Abstract
A europium complex capable of selectively binding zinc (see picture) has been developed as a new paramagnetic chemical exchange saturation transfer (PARACEST) imaging agent for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A hydroxide group on the bound Zn ion increases the rate of water exchange on the Eu ion. (Chemical Equation Presented)
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6920-6923 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 42 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 28 2005 |
Keywords
- Imaging agents
- Lanthanides
- Proton exchange
- Saturation transfer
- Zinc
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry