Core and core-shell nanoparticles containing iodine for X-ray imaging
US8003079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/928
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nanoparticles having an average particle size of less than 2000 nm, wherein said nanoparticles comprise a polymer having pendant cleavable iodine substituted groups are provided. Processes for preparing the nanoparticles and their use as a contrast agent for X-ray imaging are also described.
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