Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing – X-ray contrast imaging agent
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Chu, Yong (Department: 1626)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing
X-ray contrast imaging agent
C424S009100, C424S009600, C548S449000, C546S276700, C546S269400, C540S575000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07947256
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to new carbocyanine fluorophores comprising a biomolecule targeting moiety containing 1-6 aromatic moieties, wherein the targeting moiety is designed to attach to biocompatible molecules to form in vivo optical imaging agents.
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Groves Kevin
Rajopadhye Milind
Chu Yong
Goodwin & Procter LLP
Rodriguez-Garcia Valerie
VisEn Medical, Inc.
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