Ferumoxides-protamine sulfate is more effective than ferucarbotran for cell labeling: implications for clinically applicable cell tracking using MRI.

abstract：:An observational study was set up to assess the feasibility of [18F]FPRGD2 PET/CT for imaging patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and to compare its detection rate with low dose CT alone and combined [18F]NaF/[18F]FDG PET/CT images. Four patients (2 newly diagnosed patients and 2 with relapsed MM) were included and un...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Withofs N,Cousin F,De Prijck B,Bonnet C,Hustinx R,Gambhir SS,Beguin Y,Caers J

更新日期：2017-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Perfluorocarbon (PFC) double emulsions loaded with a water-soluble, therapeutic agent can be triggered by ultrasound in a process known as acoustic droplet vaporization. Elucidating the stability and biodistribution of these sonosensitive vehicles and encapsulated agents is critical in developing targeted drug deliver...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Fabiilli ML,Piert MR,Koeppe RA,Sherman PS,Quesada CA,Kripfgans OD

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Barium sulfate and lead oxide contrast media are frequently used for cadaver-based angiography studies. These contrast media have not previously been compared to determine which is optimal for the visualisation and measurement of blood vessels. In this study, the lower limb vessels of 16 embalmed Wistar rats, and four...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Kingston MJ,Perriman DM,Neeman T,Smith PN,Webb AL

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in regenerative medicine are rapidly transforming healthcare. A cornerstone of regenerative medicine is the introduction of cells that were grown or manipulated in vitro. Key questions that arise after these cells are re-introduced are: whether these cells are localized in the appropriate site; whether cells ...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Modo M,Kolosnjaj-Tabi J,Nicholls F,Ling W,Wilhelm C,Debarge O,Gazeau F,Clement O

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monodisperse mesoporous silica (mSiO(2) ) coated superparamagnetic iron oxide (Fe(3) O(4) @mSiO(2) ) nanoparticles (NPs) have been developed as a potential magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T(2) contrast agent. To evaluate the effect of surface coating on MRI contrast efficiency, we examined the proton relaxivities of ...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Ye F,Laurent S,Fornara A,Astolfi L,Qin J,Roch A,Martini A,Toprak MS,Muller RN,Muhammed M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) with chemically synthesized nanoparticles is currently used in clinical trials as it destroys tumor cells with an extremely localized deposition of thermal energy. In this paper, we investigated an MFH protocol based on magnetic nanoparticles naturally produced by magnetotactic bacter...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Mannucci S,Tambalo S,Conti G,Ghin L,Milanese A,Carboncino A,Nicolato E,Marinozzi MR,Benati D,Bassi R,Marzola P,Sbarbati A

更新日期：2018-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoma of the prostate is the most frequent diagnosed malignant tumor in men and is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in this group. The cure rate of prostate cancer is highly dependent on the stage of disease at the diagnosis and early detection is key to designing effective treatment strategies. Th...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Abdolahi M,Shahbazi-Gahrouei D,Laurent S,Sermeus C,Firozian F,Allen BJ,Boutry S,Muller RN

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we report the development of a bioconjugate between superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and Phl p5a (one of the major allergens from grass pollen). The bioconjugate also contains an optical probe (Alexa647) conjugated to the nanoparticle via biotin-streptavidin association. We show that this conju...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Herranz F,Schmidt-Weber CB,Shamji MH,Narkus A,Ruiz-Cabello J,Vilar R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For in vivo applications of magnetically labeled stem cells, biological effects of the labeling procedure have to be precluded. This study evaluates the effect of different ferucarbotran cell labeling protocols on chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC) as well as their implications for MR ...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Henning TD,Sutton EJ,Kim A,Golovko D,Horvai A,Ackerman L,Sennino B,McDonald D,Lotz J,Daldrup-Link HE

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A specific mouse whole body coil and a dedicated gradient system at 4.7 T were coupled with an ultra-fast 3D gradient echo MRI and keyhole reconstruction technique to obtain 3D whole-body dynamic T(1)-weighted or T(2)*-weighted imaging. The technique was used to visualize the real-time distribution of non-targeting T(...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Bled E,Hassen WB,Pourtau L,Mellet P,Lanz T,Schüler D,Voisin P,Franconi JM,Thiaudière E,Miraux S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vivo molecular imaging with targeted MRI contrast agents will require sensitive methods to quantify local concentrations of contrast agent, enabling not only imaging-based recognition of pathological biomarkers but also detection of changes in expression levels as a consequence of disease development, therapeutic i...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Kok MB,de Vries A,Abdurrachim D,Prompers JJ,Grüll H,Nicolay K,Strijkers GJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRI cell tracking is a promising technique to track various cell types (stem cells, tumor cells, etc.) in living animals. Usually, cells are incubated with iron oxides (T(2) contrast agent) in order to take up the particles before being injected in vivo. Iron oxide quantification is important in such studies for valid...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Danhier P,De Preter G,Boutry S,Mahieu I,Leveque P,Magat J,Haufroid V,Sonveaux P,Bouzin C,Feron O,Muller RN,Jordan BF,Gallez B

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:D-α-Tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved biomaterial that can form nanosized micelles in aqueous solution. TPGS micelles stand as an interesting system to perform drug delivery as they can carry lipophilic drugs and overcome P glycoprotein efflux as well...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Tesan FC,Nicoud MB,Nuñez M,Medina VA,Chiappetta DA,Salgueiro MJ

更新日期：2019-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose was to investigate whether MnCl(2) can serve as an MRI contrast agent to detect chronic cryoinjury infarction in pigs in vivo and whether MnCl(2) causes significant hemodynamic disturbances. Hearts were subjected to a topical 2 min cryothermia to establish myocardial infarction (MI). Thereafter GdDTPA-enha...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Yang Y,de Gervai PD,Sun J,Gruwel ML,Kupriyanov V

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Generally angiogenic factors induce the expression of E-selectin in vascular endothelial cells in the tumors. In this study, we employed an anti-E-selectin monoclonal antibody to target tumors in vivo and evaluated an optical imaging reagent to visualize tumor regions. The anti-E-selectin antibody was conjugated on th...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Hirai M,Hiramatsu Y,Iwashita S,Otani T,Chen L,Li YG,Okada M,Oie K,Igarashi K,Wakita H,Seno M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cells, cancer cells and immune cells were labeled by co-incubation with a new ultra-small iron oxide nanoparticle called Molday ION Rhodamine-B (MIRB). Iron staining, fluorescence imaging, transmission electron microscopy and flow cytometry were used to assess cell viability, function and labeling efficiency. Thi...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： McFadden C,Mallett CL,Foster PJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to test alginate gels of different compositions as a system for controlled release of manganese ions (Mn(2+)) for application in manganese-enhanced MRI (MEMRI), in order to circumvent the challenge of achieving optimal MRI resolution without resorting to high, potentially cytotoxic dos...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Mørch YA,Sandvig I,Olsen O,Donati I,Thuen M,Skjåk-Braek G,Haraldseth O,Brekken C

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The over-expression of sialic acid on the surface of cancer cells compared with normal ones makes this nine-carbon sugar an attractive biomarker for molecular diagnosis and therapy. Here, we describe a study on the molecular recognition of sialic acid end groups on the surface of human glioma cells by (160)Tb-DTPA-EN(...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Djanashvili K,Koning GA,van der Meer AJ,Wolterbeek HT,Peters JA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two novel Gd-based contrast agents (CAs) for the molecular imaging of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) were synthetized and characterized in vitro and in vivo. These probes were based on the PLG*LWAR peptide sequence, known to be hydrolyzed between Gly and Leu by a broad panel of MMPs. A Gd-DOTA chelate was conjugated...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Gringeri CV,Menchise V,Rizzitelli S,Cittadino E,Catanzaro V,Dati G,Chaabane L,Digilio G,Aime S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optical fluorescence imaging has been developed as an aid to intraoperative diagnosis to improve surgical and endoscopic procedures. Compared with other intraoperative imaging methods, it is lower in cost, has a high safety margin, is portable and easy to use. γ-glutamyl hydroxymethyl rhodamine green (gGlu-HMRG) is a ...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Harada T,Nakamura Y,Sato K,Nagaya T,Choyke PL,Seto Y,Kobayashi H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Bone ischemia and necrosis are challenging to treat, requiring investigation of native and engineered bone revascularisation processes through advanced imaging techniques. This study demonstrates an experimental two-step method for precise bone and vessel analysis in native bones or vascularised bone grafts ...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Sutter S,Todorov A,Ismail T,Haumer A,Fulco I,Schulz G,Scherberich A,Kaempfen A,Martin I,Schaefer DJ

更新日期：2017-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:A generic site-specific conjugation method that generates a homogeneous product is of utmost importance in tracer development for molecular imaging and therapy. We explored the protein-ligation capacity of the enzyme Sortase A to label camelid single-domain antibody-fragments, also known as nanobodies. The versatility...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Massa S,Vikani N,Betti C,Ballet S,Vanderhaegen S,Steyaert J,Descamps B,Vanhove C,Bunschoten A,van Leeuwen FW,Hernot S,Caveliers V,Lahoutte T,Muyldermans S,Xavier C,Devoogdt N

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) imaging is an emerging MRI technique relying on the use of endogenous or exogenous molecules containing exchangeable proton pools. The heterogeneity of the water resonance frequency offset plays a key role in the occurrence of artifacts in CEST-MR images. To limit this draw...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Stancanello J,Terreno E,Castelli DD,Cabella C,Uggeri F,Aime S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developing agents with 'seek, treat and see' capability is critical for personalized molecular medicine. Those agents will specifically target the disease markers for diagnosis and apply the biologically effective dose for treatment. Retinoids regulate a multitude of biological processes. In addition, retinoic acid ca...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Wang W,Qiu X,Zhang F,Sun J,Cameron AG,Wendt JA,Mawad ME,Ke S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common primary malignant type of brain neoplasm in adults and carries a dismal prognosis. The current standard of care for GBM is surgical excision followed by radiation therapy (RT) with concurrent and adjuvant temozolomide-based chemotherapy (TMZ) by six additional cycles. In addition,...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Zikou A,Sioka C,Alexiou GA,Fotopoulos A,Voulgaris S,Argyropoulou MI

更新日期：2018-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-aggregation of dyes even at low concentrations poses a considerable challenge in preparing sufficiently bright molecular probes for in vivo imaging, particularly in the conjugation of near infrared cyanine dyes to polypeptides with multiple labeling sites. Such self-aggregation leads to a significant energy trans...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Zhegalova NG,He S,Zhou H,Kim DM,Berezin MY

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin 9 (Siglec-9) is a ligand of inflammation-inducible vascular adhesion protein-1 (VAP-1). We compared 68Ga-DOTA- and 18F-fluorodeoxyribose- (FDR-) labeled Siglec-9 motif peptides for PET imaging of inflammation. Methods. Firstly, we examined 68Ga-DOTA-Siglec-9 and 18F-FDR-S...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Virtanen H,Silvola JMU,Autio A,Li XG,Liljenbäck H,Hellberg S,Siitonen R,Ståhle M,Käkelä M,Airaksinen AJ,Helariutta K,Tolvanen T,Veres TZ,Saraste A,Knuuti J,Jalkanen S,Roivainen A

更新日期：2017-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Multimodal nanoprobes are highly demanded for biomedical imaging applications to enhance the reliability of the diagnostic results. Among different types of nano-objects, ultrasmall silica gadolinium nanoparticle (SiGdNP) appears as a safe, effective, and versatile platform for this purpose. In this study, a new metho...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Tran VL,Thakare V,Natuzzi M,Moreau M,Oudot A,Vrigneaud JM,Courteau A,Louis C,Roux S,Boschetti F,Denat F,Tillement O,Lux F

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Targeted magnetic resonance contrast agents (e.g. iron oxide nanoparticles) have the potential to become highly selective imaging tools. In this context, quantification of the coupled amount of protein is essential for the design of antibody- or antibody fragment-conjugated nanoparticles. Nevertheless, the presence of...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Rimkus G,Bremer-Streck S,Grüttner C,Kaiser WA,Hilger I

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spectral molecular imaging is a new X-ray-based imaging technology providing highly specific 3D imaging at high spatial resolution that has the potential to measure disease activity and response to treatment noninvasively. The ability to identify and quantify components of tissue and biomarkers of disease activity der...

journal_title：Contrast media & molecular imaging

authors： Anderson NG,Butler AP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00