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Technetium radiodiagnostic fatty acids derived from bisamide bisthiol ligands

US4746505A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1985
Grant dateMay 24, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2005

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

Abstract

A bisamide-bisthiol ligand containing fatty acid substituted thiol useful for producing Tc-labelled radiodiagnostic imaging agents is described. The ligand forms a complex with the radionuclide .sup.99m Tc suitable for administration as a radiopharmaceutical to obtain images of the heart for diagnosis of myocardial disfunction.

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