Emulsions as contrast agents and method of use

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PATENT NO 5536489
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08439693

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This invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion that is of a water-insoluble gas-forming chemical and a stabilizer. The emulsion being capable of forming microbubbles of gas upon application of ultrasonic energy. This composition allows for site specific imaging as the image enhancing microbubbles can be released upon the application of ultrasonic energy at the specific location where the image is desired.

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MOLECULAR BIOSYSTEMS INCCALIFORNIA USA CALIFORNIA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hong, Dung K San Diego, CA 2 157
Krishnan, Ashwin M San Diego, CA 19 435
Lohrmann, Rolf La Jolla, CA 17 544
Meng, Jialun San Diego, CA 3 227
Widder, Kenneth J Rancho Santa Fe, CA 57 2091

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