Title :
Cardiovascular molecular MRI
Author :
Sosnovik, David E. ; Weissleder, Ralph
Author_Institution :
Center for Molecular Imaging Res., Massachusetts Gen. Hosp., Boston, MA
Abstract :
Recent advances in contrast agent design and imaging techniques now make it possible to image some molecular targets at the cellular and subcellular level by MRI. In this review we highlight the use of super paramagnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles for molecular imaging applications in the cardiovascular system. The potential roles of these nanoparticles in cell labeling, targeted imaging and as activatable contrast agents are discussed
Keywords :
biomagnetism; biomedical MRI; cardiovascular system; cellular biophysics; iron compounds; magnetic particles; molecular biophysics; nanoparticles; nanotechnology; reviews; superparamagnetism; activatable contrast agents; cardiovascular molecular MRI; cardiovascular system; cell labeling; contrast agent design; contrast agent imaging techniques; molecular imaging applications; review; super paramagnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles; targeted imaging; Cardiology; Cardiovascular system; Heart; Iron; Magnetic resonance imaging; Molecular imaging; Myocardium; Nanoparticles; Probes; Thorax;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Imaging: Nano to Macro, 2006. 3rd IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9576-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISBI.2006.1624928
