Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising radioiodinated N-(2-(diethylamino)ethyl)-4-(4-fluorobenzamido)-5-iodo-2-methoxybenzamide of Formula I. The pharmaceutical composition provides a stable formulation for both storing and administering to patients having melanoma. Also provided is a novel method of iodinating the precursor compound.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to complexes of a radionuclide with various heteroaryl ligands, e.g., imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands, and their use in radiopharmaceuticals for a variety of clinical diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Another aspect of the invention relates to imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands that form a portion of the aforementioned complexes. Methods for the preparation of the radionuclide complexes are also described. Another aspect of the invention relates to imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands based on derivatized lysine, alanine and bis-amino acids for conjugation to small peptides by solid phase synthetic methods. Additionally, the invention relates to methods for imaging regions of a mammal using the complexes of the invention.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to complexes of a radionuclide with various heteroaryl ligands, e.g., imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands, and their use in radiopharmaceuticals for a variety of clinical diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Another aspect of the invention relates to imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands that form a portion of the aforementioned complexes. Methods for the preparation of the radionuclide complexes are also described. Another aspect of the invention relates to imidazolyl and pyridyl ligands based on derivatized lysine, alanine and bis-amino acids for conjugation to small peptides by solid phase synthetic methods. Additionally, the invention relates to methods for imaging regions of a mammal using the complexes of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that comprise (1) lipophilic cationic organometallic complexes, particularly hexakis(2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile)technetium(I) complex, and (2) an agent that decreases the intramembrane potential of a living cell. Agents which decrease the intramembrane potential of a living cell include the lipophilic anions, especially tetraphenylborate anion. The invention also relates to methods in which the compositions are administered in vivo and in vitro when it is desirable to obtain enhanced cellular accumulation of lipophilic cationic organometallic complexes. The compositions and methods are useful for diagnosis and treatment, pSTATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY-SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTPart of the work performed during development of this invention utilized U.S. Government funds. The U.S. Government has certain rights in this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that comprise (1) lipophilic cationic organometallic complexes, particularly hexakis(2-methoxyisobutylisonitrile)technetium(I) complex, and (2) an agent that decreases the intramembrane potential of a living cell. Agents which decrease the intramembrane potential of a living cell include the lipophilic anions, especially tetraphenylborate anion. The invention also relates to methods in which the compositions are administered in vivo and in vitro when it is desirable to obtain enhanced cellular accumulation of lipophilic cationic organometallic complexes. The compositions and methods are useful for diagnosis and treatment, particularly in vivo tissue imaging.

Abstract: Myocardial perfusion can be measured and ischemia and infarction can be diagnosed using compounds having the formula[.sup.99m Tc(L).sub.n ].sup..sym. A.sup..crclbar.whereinA is an anion;n is 1, 2, 3 or 6;if n is 1, L is a hexadentate ligand, if n is 2, L is a tridentate ligand, if n is 3, L is a monodentate ligand.

Abstract: A myocardial imaging agent is provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein Q, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 and A are as defined herein. A method for scanning the heart, liver or kidneys employing the above agent is also provided.