Imaging agents for early detection and monitoring of cardiovascular plaque
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1. A cardiovascular imaging agent comprising a radionuclide, said radionuclide being chemically bonded to a targeting moiety comprising a component of a process involved in plaque formation, wherein the targeting moiety is fibrin, thrombin, fibrinogen, factor VIII, or factor IX, wherein said radionuclide is a positron emitting radionuclide selected from the following:
- 18F, 68Ga, 62Cu, or radioactive isotopes of iodine.
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Abstract
The invention provides imaging agents comprising a label in association with a plaque specific targeting molecule. Methods for using the imaging agents to diagnose or monitor plaque formation and growth and kits containing the cardiovascular agents or components suitable for production of the imaging agents are also provided.
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1. A cardiovascular imaging agent comprising a radionuclide, said radionuclide being chemically bonded to a targeting moiety comprising a component of a process involved in plaque formation, wherein the targeting moiety is fibrin, thrombin, fibrinogen, factor VIII, or factor IX, wherein said radionuclide is a positron emitting radionuclide selected from the following:
- 18F, 68Ga, 62Cu, or radioactive isotopes of iodine.
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3. A method of imaging cardiovascular plaque formation in a mammal, comprising administering to the mammal a cardiovascular imaging agent having a radionuclide, said radionuclide being chemically bonded to a targeting moiety comprising a component of a process involved in plaque formation, wherein the targeting moiety is fibrin, thrombin, fibrinogen, factor VIII, or factor IX, wherein said radionuclide is a positron emitting radionuclide selected from the following:
- 18F, 68Ga, 62Cu, or radioactive isotopes of iodine.
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6. A kit for cardiovascular imaging, comprising a supply of the imaging agent or a precursor of the imaging agent having a radionuclide, said radionuclide being chemically bonded to a targeting moiety comprising a component of a process involved in plaque formation, wherein the targeting moiety is fibrin, thrombin, fibrinogen, factor VIII, or factor IX, wherein said radionuclide is a positron emitting radionuclide selected from the following:
- 18F, 68Ga, 62Cu, or radioactive isotopes of iodine.
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