COMPOUNDS CONTAINING MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE

摘要

Compounds for use in a diagnostic agent for detecting, imaging, and/or monitoring a pathological disorder associated with matrix metalloproteinase activity at a site of interest in a patient are disclosed. Compositions and kits containing the compounds are also disclosed. In addition, methods of detecting, imaging, and/or monitoring the presence of matrix metalloproteinase or a pathological disorder associated with matrix metalloproteinase activity in a patient are disclosed.