Compound of radiocontrast agent for tau protein
US9186423B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C255/42
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A radiocontrast agent for tau protein is provided. The agent is selectively and strongly bound to tau protein and its tangle found in brain diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD). The agent is especially suitable to be used in PET imaging for brain diseases. Or, the agent can be used to inhibit tau protein overexpressive and, thus, stop the proceeding of brain disease.
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