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  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, P.O. Box 830688, Richardson, TX 75083-0688, USA.

Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry : JBIC : a Publication of the Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry
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New lanthanide complexes show promise as vascular MRI agents and pH sensors. These PARACEST agents (Europium, Gadolinium, Ytterbium) exhibit significant effects in the presence of human serum albumin.

Area of Science:

  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Radiochemistry
  • Biophysical Chemistry

Background:

  • Lanthanide complexes are utilized in medical imaging and sensing.
  • Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer (CEST) and relaxometry are key techniques for evaluating these agents.
  • Human Serum Albumin (HSA) interactions are crucial for vascular agent efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Synthesize novel lanthanide complexes with O-benzyl-L-serine amide substituents.
  • Evaluate the chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) and relaxometric properties of these complexes.
  • Investigate the interaction of these complexes with human serum albumin (HSA).

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of lanthanide complexes (Eu3+, Gd3+, Yb3+) with tetraamide derivatives.
  • Measurement of CEST and relaxometric properties in the presence and absence of HSA.

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  • Fluorescence displacement assays to determine binding affinities to HSA.

    • Main Results:

    • Europium complexes (Eu2, Eu3) demonstrated significant CEST effects, indicating potential as vascular MRI agents.
    • Ytterbium complex (Yb2) showed CEST effects from water and amide protons, suggesting utility as a vascular pH sensor.
    • Gadolinium complexes (Gd2, Gd3) bound to HSA Site II, causing notable water proton relaxation enhancements.

    Conclusions:

    • The synthesized lanthanide complexes exhibit promising properties for biomedical applications.
    • Europium complexes are potential PARACEST vascular imaging agents.
    • Ytterbium and Gadolinium complexes show potential for vascular pH sensing and enhanced MRI contrast, respectively.