Patents Assigned to Immunoporation LTD
  • Method for introducing a substance into a cell
    Patent number: 6562623
    Abstract: Provided is a method for introducing a substance into a cell, which method comprises: (a) generating one or more bubbles of a gas in a liquid medium comprising the cell, the bubbles being capable of forming a hole in the surface of the cell when one or more bubbles interact with the cell; and (b) introducing the substance into the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Immunoporation Ltd
    Inventor: David Rickwood
  • Treating cells
    Patent number: 6344357
    Abstract: Provided is a method for introducing a substance into a cell, which method comprises: (a) contacting the cell with a recognition agent to bind the recognition agent to a recognition site on the surface of the cell; and (b) separating the recognition agent from the cell thereby forming a hole in the surface of the cell. Kits for use in such methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Immunoporation LTD
    Inventor: David Rickwood