Protein cages for the delivery of medical imaging and therapeutic agents
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1. A delivery agent comprising a protein cage with at least one entrapped medical imaging agent.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to novel compositions and methods utilizing delivery agents comprising protein cages, medical imaging agents and therapeutic agents.
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- 1. A delivery agent comprising a protein cage with at least one entrapped medical imaging agent.
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7. An agent according to claim 7, wherein said paramagnetic metal ion is gadolinium III (Gd+3).
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18. A method of making a delivery agent comprising:
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a) providing an empty protein cage and at least one medical imaging agent;
b) turning on a chemical switch to allow entry of said medical imaging agent; and
,c) turning off said chemical switch to entrap said medical imaging agent. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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