CONTRAST AGENTS FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
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Abstract
The present invention provides contrast agents of the formula [N(A1,A2,A3) M](counter ion(s)) for use in a diagnostic method practiced on the human or animal body. It also refers to the contrast agents, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing same. Further, it relates to a method of in vitro medical imaging, especially of diagnostic imaging, comprising administering said compound to a sample.
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34. A contrast agent of the formula [N(A1,A2,A3) M](counter ion(s)) for use in a diagnostic method practiced on the human or animal body, wherein
N is a nitrogen atom; -
M is a divalent metal ion selected from transition metals of the group;
VII, CrII, FeII, CoII, NiII, and CuII;the counter ion(s) being pharmaceutically acceptable; and
whereinA1, A2, and A3 are independently selected from the group of ligands consisting of; - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37)
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