Multifunctional metal nanoparticles having a polydopamine-based surface and methods of making and using the same
US8784895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y15/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides nanoparticles including a metallic core having a length along each axis of from 1 to 100 nanometers and a coating disposed on at least part of the surface of the metallic core, wherein the coating comprises polydopamine, along with methods for making and using such nanoparticles. The metallic core may be gold, silver or iron oxide and the polydopamine coating may have other substances bound to it, such as silver, targeting ligands or antibodies, or other therapeutic or imaging contrast agents. The disclosed nanoparticles can be targeted to cells for treating cancer or bacterial infections, and for use in diagnostic imaging.
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