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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 1996
Filed:
May. 18, 1994
Mark R McDermott, Ancaster, CA;
Michael A Brook, Ancaster, CA;
Philippa L Heritage, Hamilton, CA;
Brian J Underdown, Dundas, CA;
Lesley M Loomes, Hamilton, CA;
Jianxiong Jiang, Hamilton, CA;
McMaster University, Hamilton, CA;
Abstract
A particulate carrier for an agent comprising a solid core of a polysaccharide and a proteinaceous material and an organometallic polymer bonded to the core is provided. The agent has a biological activity, such as immunogenicity, and may comprise the proteinaceous material or be a separate component of the core. Polysaccharide cores include dextran, starch, cellulose and derivatives thereof and the organometallic polymer includes silicones including substituted silicones. The particulate carriers are useful for delivering agents to the immune system of a subject by mucosal or parenteral administration to produce immune responses, including antibody responses.