Contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging and photoacoustic imaging method
US8652441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09B47/0673
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of detecting a contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging provides a high signal intensity. In a contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging, each particle containing an inorganic material supports at least an organic dye having an absorption coefficient in the near infrared region by means of chemical bonding.
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