Carbon nanotube coating for use as anchoring system for nanoscale and micrometric scale devices with therapeutic activity

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The present invention relates to a carbon nanotube coating for use as a system for anchoring micro-nanoscale devices with therapeutic activity to the cell membrane and for conveying these devices to the cytosol. Also disclosed is a composition comprising (a) a micro-nanoscale device with therapeutic activity, and (b) a carbon nanotube coating that covers the micro-nanoscale device. Finally, the use of this composition is disclosed for antineoplastic therapies and for therapies against nervous system disorders.

RESUMEN: La presente invención se refiere a una cobertura de nanotubos de carbono para su empleo como sistema de anclaje a la membrana celular y de transporte hacia el citosol de dispositivos micro-nanométricos con actividad terapéutica. Asimismo se contempla una composición que comprende a) un dispositivo micro-nanométrico con actividad terapéutica, y b) una cobertura de nanotubos de carbono que recubre al dispositivo micro-nanométnco. Finalmente se contempla dicha composición para su empleo en terapias antineoplásicas y terapias dirigidas a alteraciones del sistema nervioso.