Abstract: The present invention concerns novel complexes for use in the diagnosis of vascular diseases, methods of manufacturing such complexes and diagnostic agents containing them. These complexes strongly enrich themselves in atherosclerotic plaques and are thus suitable for use in non-invasive procedures for diagnosing atherosclerosis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 1997
Date of Patent:
January 29, 2002
Assignee:
Institut for Diagnostikforschung GmbH an der Freien
Universitat
Inventors:
Ludger Dinkelborg, Christoph Stephan Hilger, Wolfhard Semmler, Ulrich Speck, Peter Henklein