Compositions and methods for detecting and treating tumors containing acidic areas
US8084610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/60
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Improved compositions have been developed which are selectively sequestered in acidic areas of tumors. When the compositions contain a radioisotope effective to report the presence of the composition, the compositions are useful for detecting tumors. When the compositions contain radioisotopes effective to kill cells, the compositions are useful for treating tumors. Methods for detecting and treating tumors with such compositions are also disclosed.
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