Patents Assigned to University Advanced Bio-imaging Associates
  • 2?-deoxy-2?-fluoro-d-arabinofuranosyl pyrimidine nucleoside
    Patent number: 6331287
    Abstract: The nucleoside analog 2′-fluoro-5-methyl-1-&bgr;-D-arabinofuranosyluracil (FMAU) has been found to have an especially desirable combination of properties for use as an imaging agent, including in particular limited in vivo catabolism. Methods for the preparation of the [11C]-and [18F]-labeled FMAU and for the use of the labeled material are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: University Advanced Bio-imaging Associates
    Inventors: Peter S. Conti, Mian M. Alauddin, John D. Fissekis
  • Imaging agents and methods for the preparation and use thereof
    Patent number: 5879661
    Abstract: The nucleoside analog 2'-fluoro-5-methyl-1-.beta.-D-arabinofuranosyluracil (FMAU) has been found to have an especially desirable combination of properties for use as an imaging agent, including in particular limited in vivo catabolism. Methods for the preparation of the ?.sup.11 C!-labelled FMAU and for the use of the labelled material are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: University Advanced Bio-Imaging Associates
    Inventors: Peter S. Conti, Mian M. Alauddin, John D. Fissekis