scholarly journals Nickel(ii) complexes of N-CH2CF3 cyclam derivatives as contrast agents for 19F magnetic resonance imaging

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 474-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Blahut ◽  
Petr Hermann ◽  
Andrea Gálisová ◽  
Vít Herynek ◽  
Ivana Císařová ◽  
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Nickel(ii) complexes of N,N′′-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl cyclam derivatives show significant 19F NMR relaxation rate enhancement useful for 19F MRI imaging.

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Şologan ◽  
Francesco Padelli ◽  
Isabella Giachetti ◽  
Domenico Aquino ◽  
Mariangela Boccalon ◽  
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Gold nanoparticles carrying fluorinated ligands in their monolayer are, by themselves, contrast agents for 19F magnetic resonance imaging displaying high sensitivity because of the high density of fluorine nuclei achievable by grafting suitable ligands on the gold core surface. Functionalization of these nanoparticles with Gd(III) chelates allows adding a further functional activity to these systems, developing materials also acting as contrast agents for proton magnetic resonance imaging. These dual mode contrast agents may allow capitalizing on the benefits of 1H and 19F magnetic resonance imaging in a single diagnostic session. In this work, we describe a proof of principle of this approach by studying these nanoparticles in a high field preclinical scanner. The Gd(III) centers within the nanoparticles monolayer shorten considerably the 19F T1 of the ligands but, nevertheless, these systems display strong and sharp NMR signals which allow recording good quality 19F MRI phantom images at nanoparticle concentration of 20 mg/mL after proper adjustment of the imaging sequence. The Gd(III) centers also influence the T1 relaxation time of the water protons and high quality 1H MRI images could be obtained. Gold nanoparticles protected by hydrogenated ligands and decorated with Gd(III) chelates are reported for comparison as 1H MRI contrast agents.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamilton Lee ◽  
Jenica Lumata ◽  
Michael A. Luzuriaga ◽  
Candace Benjamin ◽  
Olivia Brohlin ◽  
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<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 ◽  
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The complexes described here serve as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging thermometry.


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


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1235-1242
Author(s):  
Armita Dash ◽  
Barbara Blasiak ◽  
Boguslaw Tomanek ◽  
Abhinandan Banerjee ◽  
Simon Trudel ◽  
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