Methods for cancer imaging
US6989140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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