Abstract:
Biomodulators, optionally linked to imaging-active moieties, can be administered to a host to enhance images thereof, e.g., NMR-, X-ray- or radio-images, preferably by increasing aberrant tissue signal intensity. Biomodulators can also condition tissue to enhance uptake of otherwise non-specific imaging agents. When linked to drugs, biomodulators can target the same to particular sites in the body.
Abstract:
A process for the production of N-.beta.-hydroxyalkyl-tri-N-carboxyalkyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and N-.beta.-hydroxyalkyl-tri-N-carboxyalkyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane derivatives and their metal complexes is described.
Abstract:
Gentisic acid and its derivatives substantially inhibit peptide autoradiolysis. Gentisic acid or its derivatives may also be used in combination with other stabilizers such as inositol and ascorbic acid to inhibit autoradiolysis of radiolabeled peptides.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a metal-radionuclide-labelled particulate composition which may be used in the form of a dry aerosol for lung scintigraphy, in particular, for the examination of the mucociliary transport, or for radiotherapy. The composition comprises radioactive labelled particles on a base of silica gel, another silicaceous material or a non-swelling polymer, at the surface of which organic ligands are bound covalently which comprise thiol-, amino-, alkylamino-, oxime-, dithiocarbamate-, xanthate-, thiosemicarbazone-, or dithiosemicarbazone groups or combinations thereof.The invention further relates to a method of preparing the composition and to a kit for carrying out the method.
Abstract:
Antibody against stage specific embryonic antigen-1 is radiolabeled by direct means with a radionuclide for use in detection of occult abscess and inflammation. Radiolabeling is accomplished by partial reduction of the disulfide bonds of the antibody using Sn(II), or using other reducing agents followed by the addition of Sn(II), removal of excess reducing agent and reduction by-products, and addition of a specified amount of radionuclide reducing agent, such as stannous tartrate. The resulting product may be store frozen or lyophilized, with radiolabeling accomplished by the addition of the radionuclide.
Abstract:
A group of functionalized polyaminocarboxamide modified chelators that form complexes with rare earth-type metal ions are disclosed. The complexes, covalently attached to an antibody or antibody fragment, can be used for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes.
Abstract:
The invention is a novel method and kit for directly radiolabeling proteins such as antibodies or antibody fragments for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The method comprises incubating a protein-containing solution with a solution of sodium ascorbate; adding a required quantity of reduced radionuclide to the incubated protein. A kit is also provided wherein the protein and/or reducing agents may be in lyophilized form.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a radiopharmaceutical product more particularly having a cardiac tropism, incorporating a nitride complex of a transition metal and the process for the preparation thereof.This complex complies with the formula:(M.ident.N)L.sup.1 L.sup.2 (I)in which M is a transition metal, e.g. Tc99m, Re 186 or Re 188 and L1 and L2, which can be the same or different, comply with the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 can be alkyl radicals, V and W can be O, S or Se, n=0 or 1, m=0 or 1, and Y represents N, P or As.
Abstract:
A diagnostric device, composition and method of diagnosing airway dysfunction in a patient is disclosed. The apparatus and method require the subjecting of a pharmaceutical acceptable radionuclide, that is the composition, to an elevated temperature in an enclosed space in the presence of either an inert gas or oxygen to produce an inhalable product. The product is inhaled by a patient. A film is located adjacent the airways enabling mapping of the deposition of the radionuclide in the airways of the patient's lungs.
Abstract:
A process for detecting a presence of steroid receptors in tissue therapeutically and for treating certian tissue, especially tissue having estrogen receptors, includes the step of treating the tissue by injection, surface application or the like, with a labeled steroid. The labeled steroid may include a moiety which is readily imageable on a gamma radiation detector, on x-ray film, on a fluoroscope, through NMR devices or the like. An especially suitable labeled steroid has been found to be 16-.sup.123 I-17-beta-estradiol having a specific activity of greater than 2,000 curies per millimole and preferably at least 5,000 curies per millimole.