Method for enhancing transport of semiconductor nanocrystals across biological membranes
US8993349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2500/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Semiconductor nanoparticle complexes comprising semiconductor nanoparticles in association with cationic polymers are described. Also described are methods for enhancing the transport of semiconductor nanoparticles across biological membranes to provide encoded cells. The methods are particularly useful in multiplex settings where a plurality of encoded cells are to be assayed. Kits comprising reagents for performing such methods are also provided.
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