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Heptamethine cyanines for use as fluorescent markers of the biliary and renal systems

US11787764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER · US
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · US

Inventors

Martin John Schnermann · Rockville, US
Peter Kim · Washington, US
Jaepyeong CHA · Ellicott City, US
Roger Rauhauser Nani · Frederick, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 14, 2019
Grant date	Oct 17, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 28, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2021/6439
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Heptamethine cyanines for use as fluorescent markers of the biliary and renal systems are disclosed. Certain heptamethine cyanines exhibit renal system specificity, while others exhibit biliary system specificity. The compounds may be used for diagnostic purposes and/or for visualization of renal or biliary systems during surgery.

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