ULTRASOUND CONTRAST AGENT AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF
The present disclosure is directed to an ultrasound contrast agent comprising microbubbles of perfluorocarbon, which microbubbles are stabilised by a membrane of phospholipid; and a buffering agent; wherein the ultrasound contrast agent has a bulk pH of from about 7.5 or above, preferably about 8.5...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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29.07.2021
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Summary: | The present disclosure is directed to an ultrasound contrast agent comprising microbubbles of perfluorocarbon, which microbubbles are stabilised by a membrane of phospholipid; and a buffering agent; wherein the ultrasound contrast agent has a bulk pH of from about 7.5 or above, preferably about 8.5 or above. The ultrasound contrast agent is for long-term storage and is ready for use in vivo. Further disclosed is a method for preparing such an ultrasound contrast agent and methods for use of an ultrasound contrast agent in a clinical setting. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: SG20211106665T |