"Detection, measurement, and imaging of cells such as cancer and other biologic substances using targeted nanoparticles and magnetic properties thereof."
NEW YORK--Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. announced today that its Senior Scientific, LLC unit, a nanobiotechnology company for the early detection and localization of cancer and other human diseases, has been granted an additional United States Patent for its MRX™ cancer detection technology. U.S. Patent No. US 9,095,270 B2 entitled "Detection, measurement, and imaging of cells such as cancer and other biologic substances using targeted nanoparticles and magnetic properties thereof." The patent provides a method as well as an apparatus for detecting and measuring cancer cells, using magnetic nanoparticles.
Bob Proulx, COO and President of Senior Scientific said, "The issuance of this patent is an important milestone strengthening the intellectual property portfolio for our core business. We can now continue to pursue product development and commercialization strategies knowing that we and our partners have a strong patent position as we apply our magnetic relaxometry technology for in vivo diagnostic applications."
Manhattan Scientifics Inc. (www.mhtx.com) is focused on commercialization of disruptive technologies in the nano medicine space.
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