Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing – Ultrasound contrast agent
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Hartley, Michael G (Department: 1618)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing
Ultrasound contrast agent
C424S009520
Reexamination Certificate
active
07897141
ABSTRACT:
Methods for producing echogenic polymer microcapsules and nanocapsules for use in diagnostic imaging and delivery of bioactive compounds as well as targeted imaging and delivery to selected tissues and cells are provided. Compositions containing these echogenic polymer microcapsules and nanocapsules for use in diagnostic imaging and delivery of bioactive agents are also provided.
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El-Sherif Dalia
Wheatley Margaret A.
Drexel University
Hartley Michael G
Perreira Melissa
Riverside Law LLP
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