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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2006
Erik Arstad, London, GB;
Ian Wilson, Buckinghamshire, GB;
Sajinder Kaur Luthra, London, GB;
Frank Brady, London, GB;
Bengt Langstrom, Uppsala, SE;
Farhad Karimi, Canton, MA (US);
Edward George Robins, London, GB;
BO Shan, London, GB;
Erik Arstad, London, GB;
Ian Wilson, Buckinghamshire, GB;
Sajinder Kaur Luthra, London, GB;
Frank Brady, London, GB;
Bengt Langstrom, Uppsala, SE;
Farhad Karimi, Canton, MA (US);
Edward George Robins, London, GB;
Bo Shan, London, GB;
Hammersmith Imanet Limited, London, GB;
Abstract
The present invention provides novel tetracyclic indole compounds of Formula (I) either as in vivo imaging agents or as therapeutic agents. A method for the preparation of the in vivo imaging agent compound is also provided by the invention, as well as a precursor for use in said method. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention are additionally provided. Where the pharmaceutical composition comprises a compound suitable for in vivo imaging, a kit is provided for the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition. In a further aspect, use of the compound for in vivo imaging or treatment of conditions associated with PBR is provided.