FLUORESCENT CONTRAST AGENTS

The invention relates to contrast agents for imaging of diseases associated with inflammations. More specifically the invention provides optical imaging contrast agents for imaging of activated leukocytes and methods for imaging of such. The contrast agent changes its fluorescent properties upon rea...

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Main Author TOLLESHAUG, HELGE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 29.08.2007
Subjects
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:The invention relates to contrast agents for imaging of diseases associated with inflammations. More specifically the invention provides optical imaging contrast agents for imaging of activated leukocytes and methods for imaging of such. The contrast agent changes its fluorescent properties upon reaction with oxidants produced by the activated leukocytes.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20050817664