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Compound and photoacoustic imaging contrast medium containing the compound

US9592307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2013
Grant dateMar 14, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/622
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a compound 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 bonding of a polyethylene glycol and a specific cyanine based compound.

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