Substituted thioureas as bifunctional chelators
US5585468A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2014 |
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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, substantial thioureas 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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