Technetium and rhenium complexes
US8278448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K51/0476
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel radioactive technetium and rhenium complexes comprising tripodal ligands are provided by the present invention. In particular, Tc(I) complexes are provided by the present invention. Novel ligands suitable for the formation of the technetium and rhenium complexes of the invention are also provided, as well as radiopharmaceutical compositions comprising said complexes, kits for their preparation. The invention also relates to the use of 99mTc radiopharmaceuticals of the invention for SPECT imaging.
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