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Compositions and methods for cancer treatment using targeted carbon nanotubes

US9504745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2013
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions for detecting and/or destroying cancer tumors and/or cancer cells via photodynamic therapy are disclosed, as well as methods of use thereof. The compositions comprise a linking protein or peptide attached to or otherwise physically associated with a carbon nanotube to form a targeted protein-carbon nanotube complex.

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