Manganese (II) Complex of 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane-1,4,7-Triacetic Acid (NOTA) as a Hepatobiliary MRI Contrast Agent

Manganese (II) Complex of 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane-1,4,7-Triacetic Acid (NOTA) as a Hepatobiliary MRI Contrast Agent

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used to diagnose focal and diffuse liver disorders. Despite their enhanced efficacy, liver-targeted gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) raise safety concerns owing to the release of toxic Gd<sup>3+</sup> ions. A π-conjugated macrocycl...

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Main Authors: Md. Kamrul Islam, Ah-Rum Baek, Byeong-Woo Yang, Soyeon Kim, Dong Wook Hwang, Sung-Wook Nam, Gang-Ho Lee, Yongmin Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
magnetic resonance imaging
manganese
contrast agent
naphthalene
liver imaging
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/4/602

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