Synthesis of NanoQ, a copper-based contrast agent for high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging characterization of human thrombus

  • Dipanjan Pan
  • , Shelton D. Caruthers
  • , Angana Senpan
  • , Ceren Yalaz
  • , Allen J. Stacy
  • , Grace Hu
  • , Jon N. Marsh
  • , Patrick J. Gaffney
  • , Samuel A. Wickline
  • , Gregory M. Lanza

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9168-9171
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume133
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 22 2011

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