Peptides and aptamers for targeting of neuron or nerves
US8685372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2310/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for guiding preservation of neurons or nerves during surgery by administering a fluorescently-labeled peptide or aptamer that specifically binds to the neurons or nerves. The invention further provides targeting molecules of fluorescently-labeled peptides or aptamers that specifically bind to neurons or nerves and for compositions thereof.
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