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Biological stain composition, method of preparation and method of use for delineation of epithelial cancer

US5372801A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1993
Grant dateDec 13, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N1/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A biological stain composition contains toluidine blue O and a pharmaceutically acceptable oxidizing agent to convert any leuco toluidine blue O to the chromo form. A dry composition for preparing the stain includes the toluidine blue O, the oxidizing agent and an effervescent agent. These compositions are preferably buffered to improve shelf stability and clinical consistency. Compositions for intra-oral application contain a flavoring agent.

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