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Innately multimodal nanoparticles

US8563043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The General Hospital Corporation · US

Inventors

Zdravka Medarova · Methuen, US
Anna Moore · Stoneham, US
Mehmet V. Yigit · Malden, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 16, 2010
Grant date	Oct 22, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 16, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB82Y5/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gold-coated iron oxide nanoparticle, method of making thereof, and method of using thereof is disclosed. The nanoparticle is substantially toxin free (making it clinically applicable), easily functionalized, and can serve as a contrast agent for a number of imaging techniques, including imaging a subject in at least two distinct imaging modes. Further, the nanoparticle is well-suited for therapeutic uses.

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