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Contrast agents for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging

US4972837A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1987
Grant dateNov 27, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for obtaining in vivo differentiation of tissues in an animal by nuclear magnetic resonance imaging comprising the steps of introducing into the animal a complex comprising a paramagnetic metal ion and a chelator.

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