Peptide-chelate conjugates
US7608242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/57419
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A peptide-chelate conjugate with affinity for the ST receptor is disclosed, wherein the chelate is tetradentate. The peptide-chelate conjugate of the invention may be labelled with a radiometal to provide a metal complex. A radiopharmaceutical composition comprising the metal complex is provided. which is suitable for the diagnostic imaging of colorectal cancer. Also provided for in the invention is a kit for the preparation of the radiopharmaceutical preparation.
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