The present invention relates to pyrazine derivatives such as those represented by Formulas I and II. X1 to X4 of Formulas I and II may be characterized as electron withdrawing groups, while Y' to Y4 of Formulas I and II may be characterized as electron donating groups. Pyrazine derivatives of the present invention may be utilized in assessing organ (e.g., kidney) function. In a particular example, an effective amount of a pyrazine derivative that is capable of being renally cleared may be administered into a patient's body. The pyrazine derivative may capable of one or both absorbing and emanating spectral energy of at least about 400nm (e.g., visible and/or infrared light). At least some of the derivative that is in the body may be exposed to spectral energy and, in turn, spectral energy may emanate from the derivative. This emanating spectral energy may be detected and utilized to determine renal function of the patient.
本发明涉及
吡嗪衍
生物,如式 I 和式 II 所代表的衍
生物。式 I 和式 II 中的 X1 至 X4 可表征为取电子基团,而式 I 和式 II 中的 Y' 至 Y4 可表征为供电子基团。本发明的
吡嗪衍
生物可用于评估器官(如肾脏)功能。在一个特定的例子中,可将有效量的能被肾脏清除的
吡嗪衍
生物输入患者体内。
吡嗪衍
生物可以吸收和发射至少约 400nm 的光谱能量(如可见光和/或红外光)。体内的至少部分衍
生物可暴露于光谱能量,反过来,光谱能量可从衍
生物中发射出来。这种发射的光谱能量可被检测并用于确定患者的肾功能。