Abstract:
The present invention is directed, inter alia, to a method for delivering a compound into a cell comprising administering to the cell the compound to be delivered, an organic halide, and/or a carrier. Ultrasound may also be applied, if desired.
Abstract:
A novel method of magnetic resonance focused surgical ultrasound by administering to a patient a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast medium comprising gas filled vesicles, then scanning the patient with MRI techniques, and then applying ultrasound to effect surgery. These methods may also use an MRI contrast medium comprising gaseous precursor filled vesicles which undergo a phase transition from a liquid to gas in vivo after administration. Additionally, the MRI contrast medium may comprise a therapeutic compound.
Abstract:
Novel stabilized suspensions of a gas as diagnostic contrast agents, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agents. In preferred embodiments, the suspensions comprise stabilized gas-filled microspheres. Also in some preferred embodiments, at least a portion of the gas is derived from a gaseous precursor.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to charged lipids, compositions comprising charged lipids, and the use of these compositions in drug delivery, targeted drug delivery, therapeutic imaging and diagnostic imaging, as well as their use as contrast agents.
Abstract:
Cationic lipid compounds which comprise at least two cationic groups. The cationic lipid compounds are particularly suitable for use as carriers in the intracellular delivery of bioactive agents, including pharmaceuticals and genetic material. Compositions of the present cationic lipid compounds include suspensions, emulsions, micelles and liposomes.
Abstract:
Methods for providing an image of an internal region of a patient. Embodiments of the methods involve administering to the patient a contrast agent which comprises a vesicle composition comprising, in an aqueous carrier, a gas or gaseous precursor and vesicles comprising lipids, proteins or polymers. The patient is scanned using diagnostic imaging, such as ultrasound, to obtain a visible image of the region. The contrast agent is administered to the patient at a rate to substantially eliminate diagnostic artifacts in the image. The methods are particularly useful for diagnosing the presence of any diseased tissue in the patient.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to optoacoustic contrast agents and methods of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging using optoacoustic contrast agents.
Abstract:
Improved method for providing an image of an internal region of a patient, especially the cardiovascular region. Embodiments of the invention involve the administration to the patient of a contrast agent which comprises a vesicle composition comprising lipid or polymer vesicles and a gas or gaseous precursor, in combinationwith a coronary vasodilator. The patient is scanned using diagnostic imaging, such as ultrasound, to obtain a visible image of the region. The methods are particularly useful for diagnosing the presence of diseased tissue in the cardiovascular region of a patient, as well as for measuring blood flow in the cardiovascular region of a patient.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed, inter alia, to a method for delivering a compound into a cell comprising administering to the cell the compound to be delivered, an organic halide, and/or a carrier. Ultrasound may also be applied, if desired.