Nanoparticle-Based Paramagnetic Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Joint Authors
Pellico, Juan
Ellis, Connor M.
Davis, Jason J.
Source
Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-05-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical imaging modality that is routinely used in clinics, providing anatomical information with micron resolution, soft tissue contrast, and deep penetration.
Exogenous contrast agents increase image contrast by shortening longitudinal (T1) and transversal (T2) relaxation times.
Most of the T1 agents used in clinical MRI are based on paramagnetic lanthanide complexes (largely Gd-based).
In moving to translatable formats of reduced toxicity, greater chemical stability, longer circulation times, higher contrast, more controlled functionalisation and additional imaging modalities, considerable effort has been applied to the development of nanoparticles bearing paramagnetic ions.
This review summarises the most relevant examples in the synthesis and biomedical applications of paramagnetic nanoparticles as contrast agents for MRI and multimodal imaging.
It includes the most recent developments in the field of production of agents with high relaxivities, which are key for effective contrast enhancement, exemplified through clinically relevant examples.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pellico, Juan& Ellis, Connor M.& Davis, Jason J.. 2019. Nanoparticle-Based Paramagnetic Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130168
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pellico, Juan…[et al.]. Nanoparticle-Based Paramagnetic Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130168
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pellico, Juan& Ellis, Connor M.& Davis, Jason J.. Nanoparticle-Based Paramagnetic Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130168
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1130168