Chelating agents
US8158804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/103
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to chelating agents, in particular to chelating agents which are capable of forming complexes with paramagnetic metal ions such as iron (III) and gadolinium (III). The invention also relates to the complexes formed and their use as MRI contrast agents.
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