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Bifunctional isothiocyanate derived thiocarbonyls as ligands for metal binding

US5326856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1992
Grant dateJul 5, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2012

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

Abstract

This invention relates to chelating agents useful for coupling metal ions to biologically active molecules. In particular, isothiocyanate derived thiocarbonyls for chelating metals such as technetium are provided that can be conjugated to a targeting molecule such as an antibody, a peptide or a protein.

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