Paramagnetic polymerized protein microspheres and methods of preparation thereof
US6797257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y5/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a composition that includes gadolinium particles encapsulated in microsphere shells. The composition is suitable for use as a contrast agent with a plurality of imaging modalities, including, for example, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed temography. The compositions also are useful for therapeutic applications, including neutron capture therapy.
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