Methods of use for surface enhanced spectroscopy-active composite nanoparticles
US8918161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/13
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various methods of use for surface enhanced spectroscopy-active composite nanoparticles (SACN's) are provided. SACN's are submicron-sized particles or labels can be covalently or non-covalently affixed to entities of interest for the purpose of quantification, location, identification, tracking, and diagnosis. The various methods include administering a SACN nanoparticle imaging agent to a patient, scanning the patient using a system that can perform spectral imaging; and generating a spectrum or image of an internal region of the patient. A method, for diagnosing an abnormal pathology as well as a method for labeling an animal with a SACN are also provided.
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