Imaging agents
US8304388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/0002
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a novel imaging agent suitable for the non-invasive visualization of fibrosis. A precursor for the preparation of the imaging agent is also provided by the invention, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising the imaging agent and a kit for the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition. In a further aspect, use of the imaging agent for in vivo imaging and in the preparation of a medicament for the diagnosis of a condition which comprises fibrosis is provided.
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