TARGETED NANOVECTORS AND THEIR USE FOR TREATMENT OF BRAIN TUMORS

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APP PUB NO 20140154269A1
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14114051

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In some embodiments, the invention pertains to therapeutic compositions for treating a brain tumor. Such therapeutic compositions generally comprise: (1) a nanovector; (2) an active agent associated with the nanovector with activity against brain tumor cells; and (3) a targeting agent associated with the nanovector with recognition activity for a marker of the brain tumor cells. In some embodiments, the active agent and the targeting agent are non-covalently associated with the nanovector. Additional embodiments of the present invention pertain to methods of treating a brain tumor in a subject (e.g., a human being) by administering the aforementioned therapeutic compositions to the subject. Further embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of formulating therapeutic compositions for treating a brain tumor in a subject in a personalized manner.

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WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY6100 MAIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77005

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baskin, David S Houston, US 4 23
Berlin, Jacob Monrovia, US 26 83
Marcano, Daniela Houston, US 3 18
Sharpe, Martyn A Houston, US 3 22
Tour, James M Bellaire, US 171 2263

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