Brominated perfluorocarbon emulsions for internal animal use for contrast enhancement and oxygen transport
US5080885A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/24
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A non-toxic, brominated perfluorocarbon emulsion for internal and intravenous use in animals (including humans) is disclosed, for use as an oxygen transport medium and as a contrast enhancement medium capable of facilitating the detection of tumors and other elements within the body. This emulsion is stable and maintains its very small particle size characteristics for extended periods of time, often exceeding eighteen months after sterilization, and further may include a stabilizing component selected from the group consisting of steroids, tocopherols, cholesterols, and combinations thereof. An anti-oxidizing component enhances delivery in oxygen transport.
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