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Fluorinated 2-nitroimidazole analogs for detecting hypoxic tumor cells

US5721265A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1995
Grant dateFeb 24, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H15/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Agents useful for detecting hypoxic tumor cells are provided. The compounds have the structural formula (I) ##STR1## Methods of using the compounds to detect hypoxic tumor cells are also provided, as are pharmaceutical compositions formulated with the novel compounds.

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