Hollow protein nano-particles and method of introducing substances into cells
AssigneeBeacle Inc.
InventorsShun'ichi Kuroda, Katsuyuki Tanizawa, Masaharu Seno, Akihiko Kondo, Masakazu Ueda
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Abstract
As a versatile means for specifically and safely transporting and transferring substances (genes, proteins, compounds, etc.) into target cells and tissues, hollow nano particles comprising a protein capable of forming particles (e.g., hepatitis B virus surface antigen protein), and a biorecognition molecule introduced therein, are provided.
Claims3
A transporter for transferring a substance into target cells or tissues, comprising a hollow nanoparticle obtained by expressing a hepatitis B virus surface antigen protein or mutant thereof capable of forming a particle in a eukaryotic cell, and incorporated therein is a substance to be introduced into the target cell or tissues, wherein the substance is selected from the group consisting of genes, oligonucleotides, natural or synthetic proteins peptides and drugs, wherein the substance is introduced into the transporter by simple diffusion, a charged lipid, ultrasonication or electroporation and wherein the expressed hepatitis B virus surface antigen or mutant thereof is the only hepatitis B virus-originated protein component of the hollow nanoparticle.
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