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Technetium-99m labeled peptides for imaging inflammation

US5807538A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateSep 15, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/975
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to radiolabeled peptides and methods for producing such peptides. Specifically, the invention relates to technetium-99m (Tc-99m) labeled leukocyte-binding peptides, methods and kits for making such peptides, and methods for using such peptides to image sites of infection and inflammation in a mammalian body.

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