Receptor mediated nanoscale copolymer assemblies for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic management of hyperlipidemia and infectious diseases

摘要

This invention relates to a method and system for improving diagnostic imaging and/or delivering therapeutically active agents for control of hyperlipidemia and infectious diseases (bacterial or viral), comprising nanoscale block copolymer assemblies carrying drug molecules in its core and receptor peptide in the corona surrounding the core, forming larger micelle or vesicle aggregates with target molecules such as LDL molecules and surface lipid of microorganisms.