Methods and compositions for localized agent delivery

US2016256386A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016256386-A1
Application numberUS-201615015464-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateFeb 4, 2016
Priority dateNov 24, 2008
Publication dateSep 8, 2016
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The invention provides compositions and methods for delivering agents to localized regions, tissues, or organs in vivo by conjugating agent-loaded nanoparticles to cells having homing capability. The agents may be therapeutic or diagnostic agents such as cancer chemotherapeutic agents and imaging agents respectively.

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1 . A biodegradable nanoparticle comprising maleimide groups on its exterior surface. 2 . The nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticle further comprises a lipid bilayer surface. 3 . The nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticle comprises a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) core. 4 . The nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticle further comprises an agent. 5 . The nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticle further comprises a plurality of agents. 6 . The nanoparticle of claim 4 , wherein the agent is an antibody. 7 . The nanoparticle of claim 4 , wherein the agent is an antigen. 8 . The nanoparticle of claim 4 , wherein the agent is an adjuvant. 9 . The nanoparticle of claim 8 , wherein the adjuvant is a TLR ligand. 10 . The nanoparticle of claim 4 , wherein the agent is a nucleic acid. 11 . The nanoparticle of claim 10 , wherein the nucleic acid is an siRNA. 12 . The nanoparticle of claim 4 , wherein the agent is an anti-cancer agent. 13 . The nanoparticle of claim 4 , wherein the agent is a cytokine. 14 . The nanoparticle of claim 4 , wherein the agent is an interleukin. 15 . The nanoparticle of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of agents comprises an antigen and an adjuvant. 16 . The nanoparticle of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of agents comprises an adjuvant and an anti-cancer agent. 17 . The nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticle is 50-500 nanometers in diameter. 18 . The nanoparticle of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticle is about 150 nanometers in diameter. 19 . The nanoparticle of claim 1 , in a lyophilized form.

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  • the polymer being PLGA, PLA or polyglycolic acid · CPC title

  • the form being a liposome · CPC title

  • Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca · CPC title

  • interfering nucleic acids [NA] · CPC title

  • Haematopoietic stem cells; Uncommitted or multipotent progenitors · CPC title

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What does patent US2016256386A1 cover?
The invention provides compositions and methods for delivering agents to localized regions, tissues, or organs in vivo by conjugating agent-loaded nanoparticles to cells having homing capability. The agents may be therapeutic or diagnostic agents such as cancer chemotherapeutic agents and imaging agents respectively.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Massachusetts Inst Technology
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K9/127. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Sep 08 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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