Compositions for labeling nerves and methods of use
US9072773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F2013/1863
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for guiding preservation of neurons or nerves during surgery by administering a fluorescently-labeled peptide that associates with (e.g., specifically binds to) the neurons or nerves. The invention further provides targeting molecules of fluorescently-labeled peptides or aptamers that associate with (e.g., specifically bind to) neurons or nerves and for compositions thereof.
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