Fluorochemical targeted therapies
AssigneeMt Research, LLC
InventorMatthew T. McLeay
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to compositions and methods targeting cells in a subject harboring conditions or at risk for conditions that would benefit from gas-based diagnostic and therapy. The present invention relates to the use of fluorochemical compositions and methods of delivery that result in retention of the fluorochemical composition and any bioactive agent, including gaseous substances, delivered in combination with the fluorochemical composition.
Claims33
A method of killing a cell comprising contacting a cell with a fluorochemical composition, wherein the fluorochemical composition comprises a perfluorocarbon, an emulsion agent, a therapeutic gas, and a fluorescent label.
A method of treating cancer in a patient comprising:
- a. administering a composition comprising perflubron and a photosensitizer to a patient;
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- b. treating the patient with a secondary therapy.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.