Compositions and methods for magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents
US8021646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/1803
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application provides for compositions and methods of creating and applying contrast agents that find use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In particular, contrast agents that comprise monodisperse, protein polymer backbones capable of chelating multiple paramagnetic ions resulting in high relaxivity for use in enhancing MRI signal intensity.
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