Folate targeted enhanced tumor and folate receptor positive tissue optical imaging technology
US8043603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/82
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of differentiating tumors from healthy cells in tissue is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a marker-folate conjugate, placing the marker-folate conjugate in contact with the tissue and viewing the tissue.
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