Zinc ferrite nanoparticles as MRI contrast agents.
Mixed spinel hydrophobic ZnxFe1-xO x Fe2O3 (up to x = 0.34) nanoparticles encapsulated in polymeric micelles exhibited increased T2 relaxivity and sensitivity of detection over clinically used Feridex.
Bárcena
Carlos
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Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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Amandeep K
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Chaubey
Girija S
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Khemtong
Chalermchai
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Liu
J Ping
JP
Gao
Jinming
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D003287:Contrast Media / Q000737:chemistry*; D005290:Ferric Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D057927:Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D017967:Zinc Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*
D003287:Contrast Media; D005290:Ferric Compounds; D017967:Zinc Compounds; C001215:ferrite; C000499:ferric oxide