Abstract
Imaging all the people: Using ionizable diblock copolymers a series of nanoprobes encoded with different 19F reporters for specific pH transitions is prepared for use in MRI. The pH response of the nanoprobes is extremely sharp (ΔpHON/OFF≈0.25 pH), and results from the disassembly of polymer micelles (see scheme). A collection of three nanoprobes provides the proof of concept and allows for a qualitative measurement of environmental pH values.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8074-8078 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 31 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 29 2013 |
Keywords
- F MRI
- imaging agents
- micelles
- pH imaging
- polymers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)