Method and apparatus for encapsulation of biologically-active substances in cells

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PATENT NO 5612207
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08525719

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The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the encapsulation of biologically-active substances in a red blood cell, characterized by an optionally automated, continuous-flow, self-contained electroporation system which allows withdrawal of blood from a patient, separation of red blood cells, encapsulation of a biologically-active substance in the cells, and optional recombination of blood plasma and the modified cells, thereby producing blood with modified biological characteristics. The present invention is particularly suited for use to encapsulate allosteric effectors of hemoglobin, thereby reducing the affinity of erythrocytes for oxygen and improving the release of oxygen from erythrocytes in tissues.

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CBR INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INC800 HUNTINGTON AVENUE BOSTON MA 02115

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bruggemann, Ulrich Cambridge, MA 23 362
Mouneimne, Youssef College Station, TX 2 52
Nicolau, Yves C Chestnut Hill, MA 3 87
Roux, Eric C Framingham, MA 1 47

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