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Delivery carrier for targeting to cells expressed with somatostatin receptors

US7588778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2003
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/1271
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a delivery carrier including liposomes or nanoparticles for targeting the cells expressed with somatostatin receptor, consisting of a plurality of liposomes that have one phospholipid bilayer coating, one hydrophilic core and a bioactive substance. The bioactive substance is packaged in the hydrophilic core, or embedded in the phospholipid bilayer, or electrically bound with liposomes as a complex, wherein the phospholipid bilayer coating is conjugated with a plurality of molecules in the outer surface. The molecules recognize the somatostatin receptor in the surface of the target cells and induce receptor-mediated endocytosis.

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