Cycloalkyl triamine pentacarboxylate as ligands for paramagnetic metal complexes
US8877163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/103
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cycloalkyl triamine pentacarboxylate compound coordinating to a metal ion to form a high stability metal complex in serum is provided. The metal complex of the present invention can be used as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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