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2-pyridylmethylenepolyazamacrocyclophosphonic acids, complexes and derivatives thereof, for use as contrast agents

US5462725A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1993
Grant dateOct 31, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2013

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

Abstract

2-Pyridylmethylenepolyazamacrocyclophosphonic acid compounds and their derivatives are disclosed which may form inert complexes with Gd, Mn or Fe ions. The overall charge of the complex can be varied to alter the in vivo biolocalization. The complexes are useful as contrast agents for diagnostic purposes.

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