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Contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging

US8945514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2005
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D401/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging comprising a chelating ligand and a transition metal ion, said ligand carrying a substituent capable of reacting chemically or biochemically with a target substance while bringing about a change in the spin state.

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