Compound and photoacoustic imaging contrast medium containing the compound
US9517278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/0034
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a photoacoustic imaging contrast medium which exhibits a high degree of accumulation into a tumor even when some extent of time has passed after performing administration and which facilitates an increase in the intensity of photoacoustic signal produced by the tumor.A compound produced by covalent-bonding of an organic dye which absorbs light in the near-infrared wavelength region and a PEG having a branch.
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