Intra-operative molecular imaging
US8078264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/0017
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for imaging an abnormal cell and or diseased tissue after topical application of a near infrared protease-specific probe is disclosed. The system includes a protease-specific near infrared (NIRF) imaging probe, means for topically administering the protease-specific probe to a diseased tissue and an imaging device capable of detecting the interaction between the protease-specific NIRF imaging probe and the diseased tissue. A method and surgical procedure are also disclosed.
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