Method of contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging using magnetically responsive-particles
US5720939A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/24
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In a method of contrast MR imaging, using parenterally administered contrast agents, the improvement comprising using as the contrast agent, e.g. to achieve a negative contrast effect, composite particles comprising a biotolerable, carbohydrate or carbohydrate derivative, preferably polymeric, matrix material containing magnetically responsive particles, eg. of magnetite.
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