1,4-bis-(2-hydroxy-benzyl)-1,4,7-triazacyclononane derivatives and similar compounds as ligands in iron(III) complexes for use as MRI contrast agents

HK40119938BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10BRACCO IMAGING SPA
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Application Number
HK62025108233
Authority / Receiving Office
HK · HK
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-07-28
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-07-10
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-27

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Technical Problem

Current MRI contrast agents based on Gd(III) complexes face issues with kidney retention, environmental impact, and unsatisfactory stability and relaxivity, while Fe(III) complexes lack a balanced profile of high relaxivity, kinetic inertness, and stability to reduction.

Method used

Development of novel 1,4-bis-(2-hydroxy-benzyl)-1,4,7-triazacyclononane derivatives that form Fe(III) complexes with high relaxivity, kinetic inertness, and stability to reduction, suitable for use as MRI contrast agents.

Benefits of technology

The Fe(III) complexes exhibit a balanced profile of high relaxivity, kinetic inertness, and stability to reduction, providing effective image contrast in MRI without the drawbacks of existing agents.

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