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Nanoparticle-assisted ultrasound for cancer therapy

US9138476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2014
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/911
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for killing cancer cells and treating cancer in a subject by exposing the cells to nanoparticles, and irradiating with a focused, low to medium power ultrasound. The nanoparticles can be gold, iron oxide, copper, silver, polystyrene, PEG, or liposome nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can have a cancer drug attached, such as an antibody-based cancer drug.

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