Bismuth chelate as a contrast agent for X-ray computed tomography

Abstract Backgrounds Due to the unexpected side effects of the iodinated contrast agents, novel contrast agents for X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging are urgently needed. Nanoparticles made by heavy metal elements are often employed, such as gold and bismuth. These nanoparticles have the advant...

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Main Authors: Ji-jun Fu, Jun-jie Guo, Ai-ping Qin, Xi-yong Yu, Qiang Zhang, Xue-ping Lei, Yu-gang Huang, Ming-yue Chen, Jie-xia Li, Yu Zhang, Jing-ping Liu, Yuan-ye Dang, Dan Wu, Xiao-ya Zhao, Zhong-xiao Lin, Yin-lei Lin, Song-pei Li, Ling-yan Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12951-020-00669-4