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Title: Transformation of gram positive bacteria by sonoporation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1126704

The present invention provides a sonoporation-based method that can be universally applied for delivery of compounds into Gram positive bacteria. Gram positive bacteria which can be transformed by sonoporation include, for example, Bacillus, Streptococcus, Acetobacterium, and Clostridium. Compounds which can be delivered into Gram positive bacteria via sonoporation include nucleic acids (DNA or RNA), proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, viruses, small organic and inorganic molecules, and nano-particles.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-000R22725
Assignee:
UT-Battelle, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
Patent Number(s):
8,669,085
Application Number:
12/657,885
OSTI ID:
1126704
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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