Compositions and methods for cancer treatment using targeted carbon nanotubes
US9504745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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