Method for detection of fibrin clots

US6977068B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• The Australian National University · AU

Inventors

• Chenicheri Nair · Parramatta, AU
• Elena A. Shats · Weston Creek, AU
• William M. Burch · Sydney, AU
• Rodney James Browitt · North Canberra, AU
• Timothy John Senden · North Canberra, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 23, 1998
• Grant date: Dec 20, 2005
• Expiry date: Jul 23, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61P35/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method for the detection of fibrin in a source, in particular the in vivo detection of a fibrin in a patient, the method comprising supplying to the source or patient an amount of a detectable reagent comprising a plurality of discrete particles, each of the particles comprising a plurality of layers of carbon and being capable of binding to fibrin; and detecting the presence of the particles in the source. The particles may also comprise a detectable marker encased in said plurality of layers of carbon, the presence of said marker being capable of detection in said source.