摘要:
Compositions which comprise emulsions of nanoparticles for delivery of membrane-integrating peptides are described. The nanoparticles comprise a liquid hydrophobic core coated with a lipid/surfactant layer which contains the membrane-integrating peptides. Methods to use such compositions are also described.
摘要:
Compositions which comprise emulsions of nanoparticles for delivery of membrane-integrating peptides are described. The nanoparticles comprise a liquid hydrophobic core coated with a lipid/surfactant layer which contains the membrane-integrating peptides. Methods to use such compositions are also described.
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Disclosed herein is an apparatus for sensing characteristics of an object. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises an array, wherein the array comprises a plurality of nanoscale hybrid semiconductor/metal devices which are in proximity to an object, each hybrid semiconductor/metal device being configured to produce a voltage in response to a perturbation, wherein the produced voltage is indicative of a characteristic of the object. Any of a variety of nanoscale EXX sensors can be selected as the hybrid semiconductor/metal devices in the array. With such an array, ultra high resolution images of nanoscopic resolution can be generated of objects such as living cells, wherein the images are indicative of a variety of cell biologic processes.
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Emulsions preferably of nanoparticles formed from high boiling liquid perfluorochemical substances, said particles coated with a lipid/surfactant coating are made specific to regions of activated endothelial cells by coupling said nanoparticles to a ligand specific for αvβ3 integrin, other than an antibody. The nanoparticles may further include biologically active agents, radionuclides, or other imaging agents.
摘要:
The present invention provides a substantially non-lytic, non-cytotoxic anchor peptide that is capable of stably inserting into lipid membranes. In particular, the invention provides nanoparticles comprising stably inserted anchor peptides, which may be conjugated to a variety of different cargo complexes.
摘要:
Compositions which comprise emulsions of nanoparticles for delivery of membrane-integrating peptides are described. The nanoparticles comprise a liquid hydrophobic core coated with a lipid/surfactant layer which contains the membrane-integrating peptides. Methods to use such compositions are also described.
摘要:
The present invention provides a substantially non-lytic, non-cytotoxic anchor peptide that is capable of stably inserting into lipid membranes. In particular, the invention provides nanoparticles comprising stably inserted anchor peptides, which may be conjugated to a variety of different cargo complexes.
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Compounds useful for associating with nanoparticle or microparticle emulsions to obtain magnetic resonance images permit control of the relaxivity of the signal and readily associate with the particulate components.
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Methods of obtaining cells internally labeled with perfluorocarbon nanoparticles suitable for magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for obtaining magnetic resonance imaging data from labeled under clinically relevant scan times and field strengths. Finally, the application further discloses methods of specifically detecting and distinguishing magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy data from two distinct sets of cells labeled with distinct types of perfluorocarbon nanoparticles.
摘要:
Compounds useful for associating with nanoparticle or microparticle emulsions to obtain magnetic resonance images permit control of the relaxivity of the signal and readily associate with the particulate components.