Abstract
A new site-targeted molecular imaging contrast agent based on a nanocolloidal suspension of lipid-encapsulated, organically soluble divalent copper has been developed. Concentrating a high payload of divalent copper ions per nanoparticle, this agent provides a high per-particle r1 relaxivity, allowing sensitive detection in T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging when targeted to fibrin clots in vitro. The particle also exhibits a defined clearance and safety profile in vivo.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 9168-9171 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
| Volume | 133 |
| Issue number | 24 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 22 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry