Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Dan Dorfman Harrell and Skillman, P.C.
  • Method to select and transfect cell subpopulations
    Patent number: 6228624
    Abstract: A method for transfecting and separating cells is disclosed. The method comprises preparing magnetic particles coated with genetic material and a cell-specific ligand, and using the particles to transfect target cells. The target cells may then be separated from the non-target cells by using a magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Immunivest Corporation
    Inventor: Leon W. M. M. Terstappen