Ge Healthcare Limited

Salah Chettibi

Magne Solbakken

Ben Newton

Rajiv Bhalla

Peter Brian Iveson

Mette Husbyn

Jane Brown

Daniel Kramer

The present invention relates to a method useful in facilitating the identification of fibrogenesis in a subject. The method of the invention is particularly useful when applied as part of a method to diagnose fibrogenesis of the liver. The invention also provides a compound for use in a method for identification of fibrogenesis in a subject A further aspect of the invention is a compound for use in the preparation of a medicament for use in a method for identification of fibrogenesis in a subject.

Imaging method

The present invention provides a novel imaging agent suitable for the non-invasive visualization of fibrosis. A precursor for the preparation of the imaging agent is also provided by the invention, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising the imaging agent and a kit for the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition. In a further aspect, use of the imaging agent for in vivo imaging and in the preparation of a medicament for the diagnosis of a condition which comprises fibrosis is provided.

Imaging agents

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Amersham, United Kingdom

Salah Chettibi