Method of using CT/MRI dual modality contrast agent
US9339562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22C1/047
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nanoparticles are used as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Each of the nanoparticles includes a metal alloy core and a plurality of hydrophilic molecules covalently bound to the surface of the metal alloy core. Also disclosed is a method for using the contrast agent.
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