Echogenic polymer microcapsules and nanocapsules and methods for production and use thereof
US7897141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N29/046
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for producing echogenic polymer microcapsules and nanocapsules for use in diagnostic imaging and delivery of bioactive compounds as well as targeted imaging and delivery to selected tissues and cells are provided. Compositions containing these echogenic polymer microcapsules and nanocapsules for use in diagnostic imaging and delivery of bioactive agents are also provided.
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