Agents for imaging and diagnostic methods using them
US7378079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C323/58
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides novel compounds that bind selectively to cells undergoing perturbations and alterations of the normal organization of their plasma membrane, while binding to a lesser degree to cells having membranes of normal organization, and their uses as diagnostic probes. Said compounds and methods used therein may be useful in medical practice, for applications such as diagnosis of disease and monitoring of response to therapy.
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