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Substituted thioureas as bifunctional chelators

US5585468A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1994
Grant dateDec 17, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 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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