Iron Oxide as an MRI Contrast Agent for Cell Tracking

Autor: Daniel J. Korchinski, May Taha, Runze Yang, Nabeela Nathoo, Jeff F. Dunn
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Magnetic Resonance Insights
Magnetic Resonance Insights, Vol 2015, Iss Suppl. 1, Pp 15-29 (2015)
ISSN: 1178-623X
Popis: Iron oxide contrast agents have been combined with magnetic resonance imaging for cell tracking. In this review, we discuss coating properties and provide an overview of ex vivo and in vivo labeling of different cell types, including stem cells, red blood cells, and monocytes/macrophages. Furthermore, we provide examples of applications of cell tracking with iron contrast agents in stroke, multiple sclerosis, cancer, arteriovenous malformations, and aortic and cerebral aneurysms. Attempts at quantifying iron oxide concentrations and other vascular properties are examined. We advise on designing studies using iron contrast agents including methods for validation.
Databáze: OpenAIRE