Last Updated: September 24, 2026

Details for Patent: 9,789,208


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Which drugs does patent 9,789,208 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 9,789,208 protects CYTALUX and is included in one NDA.

This patent has thirty-five patent family members in twelve countries.

Summary for Patent: 9,789,208
Title:Synthesis and composition of amino acid linking groups conjugated to compounds used for the targeted imaging of tumors
Abstract:The present disclosure relates to compounds that are useful as near-infrared fluorescence probes, wherein the compounds include i) a pteroyl ligand that binds to a target receptor protein, ii) a dye molecule, and iii) a linker molecule that comprises an amino acid or derivative thereof. The disclosure further describes methods and compositions for incorporating the compounds as used for the targeted imaging of tumors. Conjugation of the amino acid linking groups increase specificity and detection of the compound. Methods and compositions for use thereof in diagnostic imaging are contemplated.
Inventor(s):Sumith A. Kularatne
Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
Application Number:US15/259,719
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Drugs Protected by US Patent 9,789,208

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
On Target Labs CYTALUX pafolacianine sodium SOLUTION;INTRAVENOUS 214907-001 Nov 29, 2021 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y Y CYTALUX IS AN OPTICAL IMAGING AGENT INDICATED IN ADULT PATIENTS WITH OVARIAN CANCER AS AN ADJUNCT FOR INTRAOPERATIVE IDENTIFICATION OF MALIGNANT LESIONS ⤷  Start Trial
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