Contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging
US9675715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/225
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is provided a contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging, the contrast agent exhibiting high tumor accumulation and high photoacoustic signal intensity even when time has passed since administration.A contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging comprises a complex including albumin covalently bound to an organic dye that absorbs light in the near-infrared wavelength region.
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