Media and methods for enhanced medical imaging
US6818199B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/533
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Metal nanoparticles are described that are useful for enhancing the contrast of x-rays or other radiation sources. A method is disclosed whereby the agents are administered intravenously or intra-arterially to detect coronary senses and other vascular features. It is also disclosed how directing moieties attached to the metal particles are used to detect specific targets.
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