Immunologically modified carbon nanotubes for cancer treatment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9107944
APP PUB NO 20130172848A1
SERIAL NO

13755105

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A method for constructing a compound of immunologically modified nanotubes and method for using the compound to deliver immunoadjuvants to tumor cells and to produce targeted, synergistic photophysical and immunological reactions for cancer treatment. To prepare the immunologically modified nanotubes, carbon nanotubes are dissolved in a solution of glycated chitosan, an immunostimulant, hence using glycated chitosan as a surfactant for rendering the aqueous solution of nanotubes stable. The compound can be used for treatment of cancer. The method includes steps of intratumorally administering immunologically modified nanotubes and administering laser irradiation of the target tumor. The nanotube serves as a carrier to deliver immunoadjuvants to the tumor cells and serves as a light-absorbing agent in a cell body of a tumor in a host. Upon laser irradiation of target tumor cells, immunologically modified nanotubes inside the tumor cells can produce spatially and temporally synchronized photothermal and immunological reactions for cancer treatment.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMACENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING ROOM 205 EDMOND OK 73034

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Chen, Wei R Edmond, US 17 183

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