Tailoring magnetic resonance imaging relaxivities in macroporous Prussian blue cubes

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (31) ◽  
pp. 11882-11888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenlan Guan ◽  
Ji Ma ◽  
Xi Peng ◽  
Kezheng Chen

In order to unravel the relationship between zeta potential values and r2/r1 ratios for contrast agents in MRI application, a series of macroporous Prussian blue cubes were successfully synthesized by HCl etching and used as model samples for relaxivity investigation.

2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (51) ◽  
pp. 6740-6743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriella Paul ◽  
Yoann Prado ◽  
Nada Dia ◽  
Eric Rivière ◽  
Sophie Laurent ◽  
...  

Nanoparticles of MnII-containing Prussian blue analogues reveal large longitudinal relaxivities exceeding that of clinical contrast agents.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamilton Lee ◽  
Jenica Lumata ◽  
Michael A. Luzuriaga ◽  
Candace Benjamin ◽  
Olivia Brohlin ◽  
...  

<div><div><div><p>Many contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging are based on gadolinium, however side effects limit their use in some patients. Organic radical contrast agents (ORCAs) are potential alternatives, but are reduced rapidly in physiological conditions and have low relaxivities as single molecule contrast agents. Herein, we use a supramolecular strategy where cucurbit[8]uril binds with nanomolar affinities to ORCAs and protects them against biological reductants to create a stable radical in vivo. We further over came the weak contrast by conjugating this complex on the surface of a self-assembled biomacromolecule derived from the tobacco mosaic virus.</p></div></div></div>


2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (14) ◽  
pp. 1770-1773
Author(s):  
S. A. Amali S. Subasinghe ◽  
Jonathan Romero ◽  
Cassandra L. Ward ◽  
Matthew D. Bailey ◽  
Donna R. Zehner ◽  
...  

The complexes described here serve as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging thermometry.


Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 966
Author(s):  
Hui-Ying Kuo ◽  
John Ching-Jen Hsiao ◽  
Jing-Jie Chen ◽  
Chi-Hung Lee ◽  
Chun-Chao Chuang ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between relative peripheral refraction and retinal shape by 2-D magnetic resonance imaging in high myopes. Thirty-five young adults aged 20 to 30 years participated in this study with 16 high myopes (spherical equivalent < −6.00 D) and 19 emmetropes (+0.50 to −0.50 D). An open field autorefractor was used to measure refractions from the center out to 60° in the horizontal meridian and out to around 20° in the vertical meridian, with a step of 3 degrees. Axial length was measured by using A-scan ultrasonography. In addition, images of axial, sagittal, and tangential sections were obtained using 2-D magnetic resonance imaging. The highly myopic group had a significantly relative peripheral hyperopic refraction and showed a prolate ocular shape compared to the emmetropic group. The highly myopic group had relative peripheral hyperopic refraction and showed a prolate ocular form. Significant differences in the ratios of height/axial (1.01 ± 0.02 vs. 0.94 ± 0.03) and width/axial (0.99 ± 0.17 vs. 0.93 ± 0.04) were found from the MRI images between the emmetropic and the highly myopic eyes (p < 0.001). There was a negative correlation between the retina’s curvature and relative peripheral refraction for both temporal (Pearson r = −0.459; p < 0.01) and nasal (Pearson r = −0.277; p = 0.011) retina. For the highly myopic eyes, the amount of peripheral hyperopic defocus is correlated to its ocular shape deformation. This could be the first study investigating the relationship between peripheral refraction and ocular dimension in high myopes, and it is hoped to provide useful knowledge of how the development of myopia changes human eye shape.


Author(s):  
Anton Popov ◽  
Maxim Artemovich Abakumov ◽  
Irina Savintseva ◽  
Artem Ermakov ◽  
Nelly Popova ◽  
...  

Gd-based complexes are widely used as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents. The safety of previously approved contrast agents is questionable and is being re-assessed. The main causes of concern...


2021 ◽  
pp. 2101019
Author(s):  
Sandra Díez‐Villares ◽  
Miguel A. Ramos‐Docampo ◽  
Andrés da Silva‐Candal ◽  
Pablo Hervella ◽  
Abi J. Vázquez‐Ríos ◽  
...  

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1230
Author(s):  
Vega Lloveras ◽  
José Vidal-Gancedo

The search for new biomedical applications of dendrimers has promoted the synthesis of new radical-based molecules. Specifically, obtaining radical dendrimers has opened the door to their use in various fields such as magnetic resonance imaging, as anti-tumor or antioxidant agents, or the possibility of developing new types of devices based on the paramagnetic properties of organic radicals. Herein, we present a mini review of radical dendrimers based on polyphosphorhydrazone, a new type of macromolecule with which, thanks to their versatility, new metal-free contrast agents are being obtained, among other possible applications.


Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 277
Author(s):  
Paolo Compagnucci ◽  
Giovanni Volpato ◽  
Umberto Falanga ◽  
Laura Cipolletta ◽  
Manuel Antonio Conti ◽  
...  

Myocardial inflammation is an important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and sudden cardiac death in athletes. The relationship between sports practice and myocardial inflammation is complex, and recent data from studies concerning cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and endomyocardial biopsy have substantially added to our understanding of the challenges encountered in the comprehensive care of athletes with myocarditis or inflammatory cardiomyopathy (ICM). In this review, we provide an overview of the current knowledge on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of myocarditis, ICM, and myopericarditis/perimyocarditis in athletes, with a special emphasis on arrhythmias, patient-tailored therapies, and sports eligibility issues.


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