NOVEL IMAGING AGENTS FOR FIBROSIS

The present invention provides a novel imaging agent suitable for the non-invasive visualization of fibrosis. A method for the preparation of the imaging agent is also provided by the invention, as well as a precursor for use in said method. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising t...

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Main Authors ERIKSEN, MORTEN, NEWTON, BEN, CHETTIBI, SALAH, TOLLESHAUG, HELGE, RYDBECK, ANNA
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 03.09.2008
Subjects
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:The present invention provides a novel imaging agent suitable for the non-invasive visualization of fibrosis. A method for the preparation of the imaging agent is also provided by the invention, as well as a precursor for use in said method. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the imaging agent and a kit for the preparation of the pharmaceutical. In a further aspect, use of the imaging agent for in vivo imaging and in the preparation of a medicament for the diagnosis of a condition in which LOX is upregulated is provided.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20060831371