Abstract
A europium(III) DO3A-tris(amide) complex is reported for imaging pH by MRI using ratiometric chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) principles. Deprotonation of a single phenolic proton between pH 6 and 7.6 results in an ∼5 ppm shift in the water exchange CEST peak that is easily detected by MRI. Collection of two CEST images at two slightly different activation frequencies provides a direct readout of solution pH without the need of a concentration marker.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 14002-14003 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 132 |
Issue number | 40 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 13 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry