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Near-infrared dye-conjugated hyaluronic acid derivative and contrast agent for optical imaging including them

US9750827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2014
Grant dateSep 5, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/61
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is a compound having a high ICG content that has high accumulation property in a tumor and has a large intensity of a photoacoustic signal emitted from the tumor even when a time period elapses after administration. Specifically, provided is a hyaluronic acid derivative to which polyethylene glycol and an ICG derivative are conjugated.

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