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US 6,203,487 B1Granted
Use of magnetic particles in the focal delivery of cells
AssigneeThomas Jefferson University
InventorP. Macke Consigny
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Abstract
A method for focal delivery of cells to a target tissue in an animal is provided wherein magnetic particles are inserted into cells and then administered into an animal. Focal delivery is accomplished by placement of a magnetic field around or adjacent to the target tissue to which the cells are to be delivered.
Claims22
A method of delivering normal or genetically modified cells to a target tissue in an animal comprising:
- (a) inserting magnetic particles into said cells to produce magnetic-particle containing cells;
- (b) administering said magnetic particle-containing cells to the animal;
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- (c) placing a magnetic field around or adjacent to the target tissue to facilitate delivery and attachment of said magnetic particle-containing cells to the target tissue.
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