University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, United States


Purpose

to develop magnetite nanoparticles conjugated to antibodies that will bind to HIV-infected cells. The magnetite, once bound, is heated using an externally applied magnetic fi eld; melting holes in the membrane of the infected cell and killing it.

Division

Global Health

Date

October 2008

Region Served

GLOBAL

Committed amount

$99,427

Grant topic

Discovery and Translational Sciences

Duration (months)

23

Grantee location

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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