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Halogenated naphthyl methoxy piperidines for mapping serotonin transporter sites

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6298489
Halogenated naphthyl methoxy piperidines having a strong affinity for the serotonin transporter are disclosed. Those compounds can be labeled with positron-emitting and/or gamma emitting halogen isotopes by a late step synthesis that maximizes the useable lifeterm of the label. The labeled compounds are useful for localizing serotonin transporter sites by positron emission tomography and/or single photon emission computed tomography.
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG05-93ER61737
Assignee:
Emory Univ., Atlanta, GA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5919797
Application Number:
PPN: US 8-840651
OSTI ID:
6298489
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English