Imaging probes

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing – Magnetic imaging agent

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C424S001110, C424S001650, C424S009100

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to fluorinated and paramagnetic polyuronides (Formulas I–IV) and proteins useful as imaging probes, diagnostic agents and contrast agents. Additionally, the present invention relates to imaging methods employing the present compounds of Formulas I–IV.

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