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15525756

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The present invention provides a microparticle comprising at least one biocompatible polymer, the microparticle encapsulating at least one nanoparticle, the nanoparticle comprising: (i) a core comprising a metal and/or a semiconductor; and (ii) a corona comprising a plurality of ligands covalently linked to the core, wherein said ligands comprise at least one carbohydrate and/or glutathione. The nanoparticle may additionally comprise a biologically active agent or detectable label covalently linked or non-covalently bound to said corona and/or said core. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the microparticles, processes for their production and uses of the microparticles in methods of therapy.

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MIDATECH LIMITEDABINGDON OXFORDSHIRE OX14 4RQ
MIDATECH PHARMA (WALES) LIMITEDCARDIFF SOUTH GLAMORGAN CF24 0AA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Groves, Rhian Cardiff South Glamorgan, GB 2 1
Palmer, Daniel Cardiff, GB 29 97
Williams, Phillip Abingdon Oxfordshire, GB 66 582

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