Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing – Testing efficacy or toxicity of a compound or composition
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
Hartley, Michael (Department: 1616)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing
Testing efficacy or toxicity of a compound or composition
C424S009100, C424S009300
Reexamination Certificate
active
06969507
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods for contrast-enhanced imaging of sexual response. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized X-ray tomography (CT), ultrasound, and optical imaging using contrast agents to measure blood flow during sexual response, especially female sexual response. The invention relates to methods of analyzing normal sexual function and sexual dysfunction and provides a means for evaluating and screening potential therapeutic compounds for enhancing sexual function or treating sexual dysfunction.
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Carter Wayne
Knight Stephen C.
Weisskoff Robert M.
Epix Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Fish & Richardson P.C. P.A.
Hartley Michael
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