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Methods for cancer imaging

US6989140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2002
Grant dateJan 24, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/0041
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided for cancer and pre-cancer detection by increased uptake of fluorophore glucose or deoxyglucose conjugates in cancerous and pre-cancerous cells relative to normal cells.

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