Use of long-wavelength electromagnetic radiation and photoprotective tumor localizing agents for diagnosis
AssigneeArizona Board of Regents
InventorsJohn Devens Gust, Jr., Ana L. Moore, Thomas A. Moore, William H. Ralston
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Abstract
A process of pathology or target tissue identification comprising administering an imaging material to a pathology or target tissue bearing mammalian host and irradiating the mammalian host with electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength between about 600 and 1100 nm, and especially in the region of 700 nm and longer wavelengths, whereupon the imaging material, which has been preferentially taken up by the pathology or target tissue, emits light and permits precise identification of the location, size and/or shape of the pathology or target tissue.
Claims8
A method for detection of pathology or target tissue in a mammal comprising:
- (a) administering to the mammal an effective amount of an imaging material comprising a compound having the formula:
- (b) allowing the imaging agent to localize in the pathology or target tissue, and
- (c) exposing the mammal to electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength between about 600 nm and 1100 nm whereby the imaging material fluoresces or otherwise emits light.
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