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Title: Tc-99m Labeled carrier for imaging

Patent ·
OSTI ID:864878

Novel radionuclide imaging agents, having particular application for lymphangiography are provided by non-covalently binding Tc-99m to a pharmaceutically acceptable cross-linked polysaccharide. Upon injection of the Tc-99m labeled polysaccharide into the blood stream, optimum contrast can be obtained within one hour.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AM03-76SF00012
Assignee:
Regents of University of California (Berkeley, CA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4431626
OSTI ID:
864878
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English