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Polymer-deferoxamine-ferric iron adducts for use in magnetic resonance imaging

US5268165A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1992
Grant dateDec 7, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/24
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions comprising a covalently bounded adduct of deferoxamine, ferric iron and polymer for image enhancement in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are provided. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the adduct and method of using the composition in magnetic resonance imaging are also disclosed.

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