Loading and conjugating cavity biostructures

Patent · Tue Nov 25 04:00:00 EST 1997

OSTI ID:871248

Hainfeld, James F ^[1]

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1. 44 Bradley Dr., Shoreham, NY 11786

Methods for the preparation and use of a biological delivery system are disclosed. The method of preparation includes the loading of a non-biological material into a biostructure having a load-bearing structure. The method also includes the removal of some of the biostructure's contents and the loading of a non-biological material into the biostructure. The biostructure is biologically compatible with the host, and preferably is derived from the host, the host's species or a related species. The loaded biostructure is used directly, or it can be targeted to specific cells, tissues and/or organs within a host. The targeted biostructure can be used to deliver the non-biological material to a specified tissue, organ or cell within a host for diagnostic, therapeutic or other purposes.

• Research Organization: ASSOC UNIVERSITIES INC
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• Assignee: Hainfeld, James F. (44 Bradley Dr., Shoreham, NY 11786)
• Patent Number(s): US 5690903
• Application Number: 08/453,686
• OSTI ID: 871248
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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