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US12576166B2

Contrast agents for detection of enzyme activities based on melanin synthesis

University of Texas System

Abstract

We disclose a composition, comprising a compound, comprising a melanin precursor that spontaneously synthesizes a melanin when in free form in vivo, and a peptide directly covalently bonded to or indirectly linked to the melanin precursor, wherein the direct covalent bond or indirect link of the …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Mark D. Pagel
Priority date
July 27, 2020
Filing date
July 26, 2021
Grant date
March 17, 2026
Publication date
March 17, 2026
Language
en
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