Radiolabeled thrombus imaging agents
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1. A composition having formula I or II:
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space="preserve" listing-type="equation">M-Z-X.sub.1 -P-X.sub.2 (I)
space="preserve" listing-type="equation">X.sub.1 -P-X.sub.2 -Z-M (II)wherein;
M is a radiolabeling moiety comprised of four amino acids capable of complexing with a selected radionuclide in an N4 configuration;
Z is a linker comprising one or more natural or synthetic amino acids;
X1 is from zero to twenty natural or synthetic amino acids;
p is a peptide comprising a sequence Cys Ser Val Thr Cys Gly (SEQ ID NO;
4), or an analog or fragment thereof; and
X2 is from zero to twenty natural or synthetic amino acids.
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Abstract
This invention relates to a radiodiagnostic agent to image arterial and venous thrombi, pulmonary emboli and lesions of atherosclerosis. A composition for a thrombus imaging agent, a method and kit for preparing a thrombus imaging agent, and a radiolabeling reagent for preparing the thrombus imaging agent are provided. Methods of using the thrombus imaging agent to detect thrombi are also provided.
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5 Claims
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1. A composition having formula I or II:
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space="preserve" listing-type="equation">M-Z-X.sub.1 -P-X.sub.2 (I)
space="preserve" listing-type="equation">X.sub.1 -P-X.sub.2 -Z-M (II)wherein; M is a radiolabeling moiety comprised of four amino acids capable of complexing with a selected radionuclide in an N4 configuration; Z is a linker comprising one or more natural or synthetic amino acids; X1 is from zero to twenty natural or synthetic amino acids; p is a peptide comprising a sequence Cys Ser Val Thr Cys Gly (SEQ ID NO;
4), or an analog or fragment thereof; andX2 is from zero to twenty natural or synthetic amino acids. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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