Patent
PPC Nanotorrid for Photothermal Therapy in Cancer
Abstract
This invention describes a method for creating PPC Nano torrid by mixing propylene carbonate (PPC) with other solutions, including sodium sulfide and gold salt, then sonicating the mixture to create a solution. The solid is separated and pelleted to produce PPC Nano torrid. In simpler terms, it's a process to make tiny particles of PPC using various chemical solutions and sound waves, resulting in a useful material.
Type of IP
Faculty
Category of Patent
Department
Societal Impact
- Enhanced Cancer Therapy: PPC Nano torrid has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment, offering more effective and targeted therapies, improving patient outcomes.
- Minimized Side Effects: With its targeted delivery system, PPC Nano torrid may reduce the adverse effects often associated with traditional cancer treatments.
Salient technical features and Advantages of the Technology
- Innovative Cancer Therapy: PPC Nano torrid presents a customized approach to cancer treatment, utilizing gold nanoparticles and polypropylene carbonate for photothermal therapy.
- Precision Particle Control: Its fabrication process allows precise control over particle size and distribution, distinguishing it from conventional therapies.
- Biocompatible Carrier: Polypropylene carbonate serves as an excellent carrier, offering exceptional physical and chemical properties for drug delivery.
- NIR Responsiveness: Gold nanoparticles exhibit near-infrared absorbance, enabling targeted therapy with deep tissue penetration.
- Enhanced Light Confinement: Incorporating gold nanoparticles enhances light confinement, ideal for applications requiring improved optical properties.
- Innovative Cancer Therapy: PPC Nano torrid presents a customized approach to cancer treatment, utilizing gold nanoparticles and polypropylene carbonate for photothermal therapy.
- Precision Particle Control: Its fabrication process allows precise control over particle size and distribution, distinguishing it from conventional therapies.
- Biocompatible Carrier: Polypropylene carbonate serves as an excellent carrier, offering exceptional physical and chemical properties for drug delivery.
- NIR Responsiveness: Gold nanoparticles exhibit near-infrared absorbance, enabling targeted therapy with deep tissue penetration.
- Enhanced Light Confinement: Incorporating gold nanoparticles enhances light confinement, ideal for applications requiring improved optical properties.
Technology readiness level
3
Current Status of Technology
- Current Status: Development stage, optimizing PPC Nano torrid synthesis.
- Prototype Output: PPC Nano torrid with NIR-absorbing gold nanoparticles.
- Material description: Combines biocompatible gold nanoshells with stable polypropylene carbonate, differentiating it from other metallic or polymeric nanoparticle-based therapies.
Relevant Industries
Healthcare, Forensics, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
Applications or Domain
- Targeted Cancer Therapy: PPC Nano torrid is applied directly to cancerous tissues, delivering precise photothermal treatment with minimal side effects.
- Advanced Drug Delivery: Its unique formulation enables efficient delivery of therapeutic agents to cancer cells, enhancing treatment outcomes while minimizing systemic toxicity.