Light sensitive compounds for instant determination of organ function
US6673334B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09B23/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Highly hydrophilic indole and benzoindole derivatives that absorb and fluoresce in the visible region of light are disclosed. These compounds are useful for physiological and organ function monitoring. Particularly, the molecules of the invention are useful for optical diagnosis of renal and cardiac diseases and for estimation of blood volume in vivo.
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