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Folate targeted enhanced tumor and folate receptor positive tissue optical imaging technology

US8043603B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2003
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 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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