Method for introducing a biological substance into a target

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Treatment of micro-organisms or enzymes with electrical or... – Modification of viruses

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4351723, 424489, 424490, 514 44, 935 52, 935 66, C12N 1500, C12N 1587

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ABSTRACT:
A method for introducing a biological substance into a target which utilizes particles having a substantially pure carbonaceous surface to which is associated a biological substance wherein the particles are sufficiently small to penetrate the target without killing the target is described.

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