Gadolinium Effects on Liposome Fluidity and Size Depend on the Headgroup and Side Chain Structure of Key Mammalian Brain Lipids

The lanthanide metal gadolinium has been used in the healthcare industry as a paramagnetic contrast agent for years. Gadolinium deposition in brain tissue and kidneys has been reported following gadolinium-based contrast agent administration to patients undergoing MRI. This study demonstrates the de...

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Main Authors: Kianmehr Farzi, Travis Issler, Colin Unruh, Elmar J. Prenner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/1/135