Method for importing biologically active molecules into cells
US7576058B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2319/40
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the delivery of biologically active molecules, such as peptides, nucleic acids and therapeutic agents, into the interior of cells by administering to the cells a complex comprising the molecule linked to an importation competent signal peptide. Such delivery can be utilized for purposes such as peptide therapy, gene transfer, and antisense therapy.
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