Minicell based delivery of biologically active compounds
US9017986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Minicells are used to deliver biologically active compounds including radioisotopes, polypeptides, nucleic acids, small molecules, drug molecules, and chemotherapeutic agents. In some cases, the minicell displays ligands or binding moieties that target the minicell to a desired host cell.
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