Fully-automated microfluidic system for the synthesis of radiolabeled biomarkers for positron emission tomography
US7829032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2219/0099
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application relates to microfluidic devices and related technologies, and to chemical processes using such devices. More specifically, the application discloses a fully automated synthesis of radioactive compounds for imaging, such as by positron emission tomography (PET), in a fast, efficient and compact manner. In particular, this application describe an automated, stand-alone, microfluidic instrument for the multi-step chemical synthesis of radiopharmaceuticals, such as probes for PET and a method of using such instruments.
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