Early Detection and Staging of Lung Fibrosis Enabled by Collagen-Targeted MRI Protein Contrast Agent
Chronic lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are major leading causes of death worldwide and are generally associated with poor prognoses. The heterogeneous distribution of collagen, mainly type I collagen associated with excess...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Chemical Society
2023-05-01
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Series: | Chemical & Biomedical Imaging |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1021/cbmi.3c00023 |