Abstract: Provided herein are aggregation-induced emission luminogens useful for imaging and/or detecting cancer cells and dynamically monitoring the viability of cancer cells and methods of use and preparation thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are certain compounds and imaging agents useful for detecting a disease or condition associated with protein aggregation, compositions thereof, and methods of their use.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds useful for binding to one or more histone deacetylase enzymes (HDACs). The present application further provides radiolabeled compounds useful as a radiotracer for position emission tomography imaging of HDAC. Methods for prepared unlabeled and labeled compounds, diagnostic methods, and methods of treating diseases associated HDAC are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising the compound having the structure: or a salt of the compound; 4-amino-2-[19F]-fluorobenzoic acid or a salt of 4-amino-2-[19F]-fluorobenzoic acid; and at least one acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Methods, and related compositions, for the improved synthesis of [18F]DCFPyL are disclosed. Also provided are methods, and related compositions, for the use of [18F]DCFPyL so produced.

Abstract: Provided are imaging agents comprising a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, selective, radiolabelled compound having monoacylglycerol lipase (MGL) affinity which are useful for imaging and quantifying MGL receptor expression, distribution and enzyme occupancy in tissues, using positron-emission tomography (PET). The invention is also directed to compositions comprising such compounds, the use of such compounds and compositions for imaging a tissue, cells or a host, in vitro or in vivo and to precursors of said compounds.

Abstract: A radioligand for labeling myelin includes a fluorescent trans-stilbene derivative.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of fluorinating organic compounds. The electrochemical fluorination and radiofluorination of organic molecules using the cation pool technique is described, where the 18F and/or 19F-fluorine ions are added after the process of electrochemical oxidation, i.e., after formation of a carbocationic organic compound (i.e., a compound having a carbon atom with a positive charge).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synthesis of an injectable composition comprising a [18F]-labelled pyridaben derivative that is advantageous over prior methods. In particular, the method of the present invention comprises a method of radiosynthesis that permits a more facile purification using solid phase extraction (SPE).

Abstract: A compound of general formula (1) [wherein: R1 and R2, which are the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl group, a lower alkanoyl group, a halogen substituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen substituted lower alkoxy group, a cyano group, a cross-linked methylenedioxy group, an ethylenedioxy group, a propylenedioxy group, a lower alkylthio group, a lower alkylsulfonyl group, a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a lower alkylamide group, a lower alkylamino alkylene amide group, an amino group, an alkylamino group, a hydroxy group, a functional group represented by general formula (2), or a functional group represented by general formula (3) —CONH(CH2)p—R3??(2) [wherein R3 represents a di-lower alkylamino group, a morpholino group, a piperidino group, a 2-methyl-piperidino group, or a 2-oxo-pyrrolidinyl group; p represents an integer from 2 to 6]; [wherein, R4 represents a lower alkyl group]; m a

Abstract: The present invention relates to radiolabeled compounds of formula I wherein either A, B, R1, R2, is labeled with a radionuclide selected from 3H, 11C and 18F and its use for imaging alpha synuclein and/or Abeta deposits in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel radioactive compound for imaging malignant melanoma and a use thereof as a contrast agent for PET imaging.

Abstract: The present disclosure sets forth novel compounds and compositions including heteroaromatic silicon-fluoride-acceptors, which are useful for PET scanning. The present disclosure further includes novel methods of 18F imaging for PET scanning, the methods comprising the preparation of conjugates and bioconjugates of biological ligands of interest with heteroaromatic silicon-fluoride-acceptors. In certain embodiments the invention is practiced in the form of a kit.

Abstract: Au(III) complexes for [18F] trifluoromethylation and methods for producing the same are disclosed. A gold complex comprises Au(CF3)2LR, wherein L comprises a solubility supporting ligand and R comprises an organic substituent. The Au(III) complex can be used to prepare a positron emitting isotope that can be used as tracers for positron emitting tomography (PET) scans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (II) and formula (III) that can be employed in the selective Tau detection of disorders and abnormalities associated with Tau aggregates such as Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging.

Abstract: The invention provides a chemical entity of Formula (I), and compositions comprising such chemical entities; methods of making them; and their use in a wide range of methods, including metabolic and reaction kinetic studies, detection and imaging techniques, and radioactive treatments; and therapies, including inhibiting PDE4, enhancing neuronal plasticity, treating neurological disorders, providing neuroprotection, treating a cognitive impairment associated with a CNS disorder, enhancing the efficiency of cognitive and motor training, providing neurorecovery and neurorehabilitation, enhancing the efficiency of non-human animal training protocols, and treating peripheral disorders, including inflammatory and renal disorders.

Abstract: Provided are a compound represented by the following formula (1): wherein X1 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, X2 represents a fluorine atom or a nitrile group, and X3 represents a radioactive halogen atom, or a salt thereof, and a medicament including the same.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing comprising a step of making an imidazo-pyrimidine compound by coupling a first compound of formula (II) with a second compound of formula (III) Followed by a deprotection and tosylation step. The methods are able to produce an isotopically substituted molecule having upwards of 95% purity relative to non-isotopically substituted molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of labelling biological molecules with 18F, via attachment to fluorine to a macrocyclic metal complex of a non-radioactive metal, where the metal complex is conjugated to the biological molecule. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods of in vivo imaging.

Abstract: A method of labelling biological molecules with 18F, via attachment of fluorine to a metal complex, where the metal complex is conjugated to the biological molecule. The invention highlights the incorporation of hydrogen bonding (H-bonding) into the metal complex scaffold, and how this can be utilised to improve the kinetics of fluoride incorporation. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods of in vivo imaging.

Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of alpha-synuclein aggregation in a biological sample is provided whereby a biological sample is mixed with a reaction sample comprising a population of beads, a fluorophore adapted to bind to protein aggregates and to increase fluorescence when bound to protein aggregates, and alpha-synuclein or a fragment or variant thereof to form a reaction mixture, the reaction mixture is illuminated and at the same time incubated with intermittent agitation cycles, wherein a significant increase in the fluorescence of the reaction mixture during incubation is indicative of the presence of aggregates of alpha-synuclein in the biological sample. Method of diagnosing alpha-synucleinopathies such as Parkinson's disease or Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising anti-1-amino-3-18F-fluorocyclobutyl-1-carboxylic acid (18F-FACBC) having an improved impurity profile compared with previous such compositions. Also provided is a method to obtain said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, radiolabelled mGluR2/3 ligands, selective 5 versus other mGlu receptors, which are useful for imaging and quantifying the metabotropic glutamate receptors mGlu2 and 3 in tissues, using positron-emission tomography (PET). The invention is also directed to compositions comprising such compounds, to processes for preparing such compounds and compositions, to the use of such compounds and compositions for imaging a tissue, cells or a mammal, in vitro or 10 in vivo and to precursors of said compounds.

Abstract: Methods for detecting or ruling out a meningioma in a patient using a phenylbenzothiazole derivative or a stilbene derivative or a biphenylalkyne derivative, and a medical imaging technique such as positron emission tomography/computed tomography are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, selective, radiolabelled mGluR2 ligands which are useful for imaging and quantifying the metabotropic glutamate receptor mGluR2 in tissues, using positron-emission tomography (PET). The invention is also directed to compositions comprising such compounds, to processes for preparing such compounds and compositions, to the use of such compounds and compositions for imaging a tissue, cells or a mammal, in vitro or in vivo and to precursors of said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards new 18F-folate radiopharmaceuticals, wherein fluorine-18 is covalently linked to the glutamate portion of a folate or derivative thereof, a method of their preparation, as well as their use in diagnosis and monitoring of therapy of cancer and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a novel amino acid organic compound which can be used as a labeling precursor compound for radioactive halogen-labeled amino acid compounds including [18F]FACBC, and which prevents methanol from remaining in the radioactive halogen-labeled amino acid compounds produced therefrom. The novel amino acid organic compound is a compound represented by the following formula: wherein n is an integer of 0 or of 1 to 4; R1 is an ethyl, 1-propyl or isopropyl substituent; X is a halogen substituent or a group represented by —OR2; R2 is a straight-chain or branched-chain haloalkylsulfonic acid substituent with one to 10 carbon atoms, trialkylstannyl substituent with 3 to 12 carbon atoms, fluorosulfonic acid substituent or aromatic sulfonic acid substituent; and R3 is a protective group.

Abstract: Methods, and related compositions, for the improved synthesis of [18F]DCFPyL are disclosed. Also provided are methods, and related compositions, for the use of [18F]DCFPyL so produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (II) for using in imaging and particularly for the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) that can be employed in the selective Tau detection of disorders and abnormalities associated with Tau aggregates such as Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pyridine derivative of formula (1) wherein R1 is optionally-substituted C1-6 alkyl, optionally-substituted C3-10 cycloalkyl, or optionally-substituted 5- to 10-membered saturated or partially-unsaturated heterocyclyl; R2 is halogen atom, cyano, C1-6 alkyl which may be optionally substituted with 1 to 3 the same or different halogen atoms, C1-6 alkoxy which may be optionally substituted with 1 to 3 the same or different halogen atoms, or amino which may be optionally substituted with 1 to 2 the same or different C1-6 alkyl; and the bind with broken line is single or double bond, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful as a medicament for treating symptoms in anxiety-related disorder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 18-Fluor radiolabeled macrocyclic quinazoline compounds, which are suitable as positron emission tomography (PET) tracers for imaging epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR), and their use in in vivo diagnosis, preclinical and clinical tumour imaging, patient stratification on the basis of mutational status of EGFR, and assessing tumour response to therapeutic treatments. The present invention also describes precursor compounds and methods of preparing the radiotracers. The invention is relevant to any cancer that is influenced or driven by deregulated EGFR, such as, but not limited to, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), pancreatic, hepatocellular, oesophageal, gastric, colorectal, prostate, cervical, renal, ovarian, breast cancers, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant glioma.

Abstract: The present technology is directed to compounds, compositions, medicaments, and methods related to the treatment of cancers expressing PSMA. The compounds are of Formulas I & II or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present technology is especially well-suited for use in treating prostate cancer.

Abstract: Radiolabeled compounds which are erlotinib analogs that feature a radioactive halogen and processes of preparing same are disclosed. Uses of these radiolabeled compounds in radioimaging, for identifying and monitoring a level, distribution and/or mutational status of deregulated EGFR, and/or in radiotherapy, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to deuterated and optionally detectably labeled compounds of formula (I) and formula (V): and salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, A, and X10-X19 have any of the values defined in the specification. Also included are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts, and methods of using such compounds and salts as imaging agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curcumin derivative, a method for producing same, and a photo-acoustic imaging agent comprising the curcumin derivative for detecting beta-amyloid plaque. The curcumin derivative, expressed by chemical formula 1, according to the present invention exhibits superb selective bonding with beta-amyloid, thereby allowing beta-amyloid to be detected by means of an optical or photo-acoustic imaging methods, and, particularly, the curcumin derivative can highly effectively detect photo-acoustic signals with almost no noise by reacting to irradiation of light having a particular wavelength range, and thus can be useful as a composition for detecting beta-amyloid and for diagnosing diseases caused by excessive production of beta-amyloid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel compound of Formula 1 wherein the radiolabeled compound of Formula 1 is capable of being used as a radiotracer in PET imaging of a targeted localized tissue and targeted radionuclide therapy of one or more conditions that may be regulated or normalized via inhibition of transporter such as Pgp, BCRP or MRP I. The novel compounds of Formula 1 can also be used as substrates for binding with one or more ABC transporters. In particular, the present invention aids in diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of MDR disorders in all forms of cancers and neurological disorders of the central nervous system. The present invention further provides methods of preparation of compounds of Formula 1 and novel intermediates used in the preparation of compounds of Formula 1.

Abstract: Provided is a radioactive labeled compound capable of detecting a secondary mutation of an epidermal growth factor receptor, where the compound is represented by Formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where R1, R2, and Y are as defined.

Abstract: A compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having a formula I of: wherein R1 is H or optionally-substituted alkyl; R2 is optionally-substituted alkyl; R3 and R4 are each independently H or optionally-substituted alkyl; R5 is H, optionally-substituted alkyl, acyl, or alkoxycarbonyl; R6 and R7 are each independently H, deuterium, optionally-substituted alkyl, or R6 and R7 together form a carbocyclic; R8 is optionally-substituted thiazolyl, optionally-substituted thiophenyl, or substituted phenyl, provided that if R8 is 4-halophenyl, then R2 is substituted alkyl or branched alkyl or at least one of R6 or R7 is not H; and R30, R31 and R32 are each independently H, deuterium, halogen, substituted sulfanyl, or optionally-substituted alkoxy.

Abstract: Provided herein are monoacylglycerol lipase (MGLL) occupancy probes comprising a MGLL inhibitor containing a positron emission tomography (PET) tracer radionuclide. Also provided are methods of assessing MGLL enzyme occupancy of a MGLL inhibitor using the radiolabeled occupancy probes described herein.

Abstract: A Diels-Alder adduct of a trans-cyclooctene with a tetrazine is provided, wherein the adduct bears a substituent labeled with a radionuclide. A method of producing a PET or other image of an organ in an animal or human includes forming the Diels-Alder adduct in the animal or human. Trans-cyclooctenes and tetrazines suitable for preparing the adducts are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combination therapies for treating Alzheimer's disease or an amyloidosis-associated pathological condition comprising co-administering a therapeutically effective amount of a first compound, and a therapeutically effective amount of a second compound. In certain embodiments, the first compound or the second compound inhibits AB peptide polymerization; is an anti-inflammatory; improves cognitive function, mood, or social behavior; is associated with Tau or alpha-synuclein; or regulates amyloid peptide washout.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating PCAF mediated disorders using a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1, R3-R6, X, and each Re have any of the values defined in the specification. Also included are novel compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof. (In the formula, each of A and Z independently represents CO, SO or SO2; each of X and Y independently represents S or O; each of R1-R4 independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group or a halogen group; each R5 independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group or a halogen group; and n represents an integer of 0-4.) This compound is capable of specifically binding to an AMPA receptor, and shows extremely high brain uptake.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating PCAF mediated disorders using a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1, R3-R6, X, and each Re have any of the values defined in the specification. Also included are novel compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to imaging agents and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods of manufacturing fluorine-18-labeled phenethylguanidines and uses thereof.

Abstract: 18F labeled IDO1 imaging constructs are constructed for positron emission tomography (PET). Synthetic methodology involves the coupling of a 1-fluoro-2-halo-4-aminobenzene and a 4-mino-N-hydroxy-1,2,5-oxadiazole-3-carboximidoyl chloride wherein at least one of the coupled compounds comprises an 18F. The 18F labeled IDO1 imaging constructs are useful for imaging cancer cells in a patient.

Abstract: The present technology is directed to compounds, compositions, medicaments, and methods related to the treatment of cancers expressing PSMA. The compounds are of Formulas I & II or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present technology is especially well-suited for use in treating prostate cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radioactive halogen-labeled pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole derivative compound represented by a specific general formula or a salt thereof, or a radiopharmaceutical comprising the same.