Superparamagnetic iron oxide contrast agents: physicochemical characteristics and applications in MR imaging

• Published in: European radiology Vol. 11; no. 11; pp. 2319 - 2331
• Main Authors: Wang, Yi-Xiang J., Hussain, Shahid M., Krestin, Gabriel P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.01.2001
• Subjects: Contrast Media - chemistry; Ferric Compounds - chemistry; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Magnetics

Superparamagnetic iron oxide MR imaging contrast agents have been the subjects of extensive research over the past decade. The iron oxide particle size of these contrast agents varies widely, and influences their physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties, and thus clinical application. Superpar...