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Details for Patent: 5,529,766


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Summary for Patent: 5,529,766
Title: Contrast agents
Abstract:The invention relates to ultrasound contrast agents comprising vesicles comprising a protein capable of formation of gas-containing vesicles, wherein the vesicles contain gas which comprises sulphur hexafluoride or a low molecular weight fluorinated hydrocarbon. These contrast agents exhibit stability in vivo upon administration so as to permit ultrasound visualization while allowing rapid subsequent elimination from the system.
Inventor(s): Klaveness; Jo (Oslo, NO), Rongved; Pal (Nesoddtaugen, NO), Strande; Per (Oslo, NO)
Assignee: Nycomed Imaging AS (Oslo, NO)
Application Number:08/119,218
Patent Claim Types:
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Compound; Composition; Process; Use;

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Foreign Priority and PCT Information for Patent: 5,529,766

Foriegn Application Priority Data
Foreign Country Foreign Patent Number Foreign Patent Date
United Kingdom9106686Mar 28, 1991
PCT Information
PCT FiledMarch 28, 1992PCT Application Number:PCT/EP92/00716
PCT Publication Date:October 15, 1992PCT Publication Number: WO92/17213

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