Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Optical result – With fluorescence or luminescence
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Wallenhorst, Maureen M. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Optical result
With fluorescence or luminescence
C436S063000, C436S054000, C436S164000, C422S082050, C422S082080, C977S773000, C977S788000, C977S920000, C977S924000, C977S927000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10449287
ABSTRACT:
A particulate fluorescent conjugated polymer surfactant complex and method of making and using same. The particles are between about 15 and about 50 nm and when formed from a lipsome surfactant have a charge density similar to DNA and are strongly absorbed by cancer cells.
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Levy Harry M.
Olson & Hierl Ltd.
UChicago Argonne LLC
Wallenhorst Maureen M.
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