This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Medical Research Council. Active years: 2016.
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Years Active: 2016
Title: Corinne Betts: Innovator in Drug Delivery Systems
Introduction
Corinne Betts is a notable inventor based in Oxford, GB. She has made significant contributions to the field of drug delivery systems, particularly through her innovative work on cell-penetrating peptides.
Latest Patents
Corinne Betts holds a patent for "Cell-penetrating peptides having a central hydrophobic domain." This invention discloses cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) and their conjugates with cargo molecules. The peptides are particularly useful as drug delivery systems for nucleotide-based therapeutics, including polynucleotides, oligonucleotides, and peptide nucleic acids. The CPPs developed by Betts provide a balance between effective cell entry and low toxicity. They consist of three contiguous domains, with the central domain being hydrophobic and the flanking domains containing arginine and aminohexanoic acid or beta-alanine residues. The hydrophobic domain includes sequences selected from YQFLI, YRFLI, IQFLI, and IRFLI.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Corinne has worked with esteemed organizations such as the Medical Research Council and United Kingdom Research and Innovation. Her work has been pivotal in advancing the understanding and application of drug delivery systems.
Collaborations
Corinne has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Amer F Saleh and Michael John Gait. These partnerships have further enriched her research and contributions to the field.
Conclusion
Corinne Betts is a pioneering inventor whose work on cell-penetrating peptides has the potential to revolutionize drug delivery systems. Her innovative approach and collaborations highlight her significant impact in the field of biotechnology.