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Aerosol compositions for in vivo imaging and therapy

US5017359A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1986
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2984
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aerosol composition for in vivo imaging or ex vivo diagnosis of tumors, which composition contains one or more soluble fragments of bacterial wall or cell peptidoglycan or equivalent synthetic compounds which are labelled with a radioactive, paramagnetic or fluorescent element and encapsulated in liposomes and a substrate which can be used for administration by aerosol.

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