Methods of diagnostic image analysis using metal complexes of nitrogen-containing macrocyclic ligands
US5976498A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K51/0482
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to complexes represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R', R.sub.1, R'.sub.1, R.sub.2, R'.sub.2, R.sub.3, R'.sub.3, R.sub.4, R'.sub.4, R.sub.5, R'.sub.5, R.sub.6, R'.sub.6, R.sub.7, R'.sub.7, R.sub.8, R'.sub.8, R.sub.9, R'.sub.9, M, X, Y, Z and n are defined herein for use as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging.
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