Gas filled liposomes and their use as ultrasonic contrast agents

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PATENT NO 5305757
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08017683

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Contrast agents for ultrasonic imaging comprising gas filled liposomes prepared using vacuum drying gas instillation methods, and gas filled liposomes substantially devoid of liquid in the interior thereof, are described. Methods of and apparatus for preparing such liposomes and methods for employing such liposomes in ultrasonic imaging applications are also disclosed. Also described are diagnostic kits for ultrasonic imaging which include the subject contrast agents.

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  • DUPONT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY;LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Unger, Evan C 13365 E. Camino La Cebadilla, Tucson, AZ 85749 179 12770
Wu, Guanli 2602 W. Aiden St., Tucson, AZ 85745 35 3630

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