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Method for labeling phagocytic cells

US4497791A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1983
Grant dateFeb 5, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2123/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described herein is a process for labeling leukocytes and other phagocytic cells with labeled micellular particles involving incubating the cells with the micellular particles. Also described is a process for detecting the locus of an infection by administering to a subject leukocytes radiolabeled by incubation with labeled micellular particles followed by scanning the subject to detect the locus of radiation emitted by the particles.

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