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Jelena M Janjic1, Eric T Ahrens
1Department of Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. jjanjic@andrew.cmu.edu
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews. Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology
|November 19, 2009
Summary
This review covers perfluorocarbon nanoemulsions for in vivo (19)F MRI cell tracking. This method allows specific, quantifiable tracking of labeled cells in regenerative medicine and immunotherapy studies.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Imaging
- Nanotechnology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- In vivo cell tracking is crucial for understanding disease and treatment efficacy.
- Current methods face limitations in specificity and quantification.
- Fluorine-19 (19F) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) offers a unique approach for cell tracking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the chemistry and nanoemulsion formulation of perfluorocarbons for (19)F MRI cell tracking.
- To highlight the advantages of perfluorocarbon-based (19)F cell tracking.
- To discuss applications in various biomedical fields.
Main Methods:
- Labeling cells in culture with perfluorocarbon nanoemulsions.
- Tracking labeled cells in vivo using (19)F MRI or NMR spectroscopy.
- Utilizing conventional (1H) MRI for anatomical context of labeled cells.
Main Results:
- Perfluorocarbon nanoemulsions enable specific detection of labeled cells.
- (19)F MRI allows for quantification of cell accumulation.
- The technique demonstrates high biocompatibility.
Conclusions:
- Perfluorocarbon-based (19)F MRI is a powerful tool for in vivo cell tracking.
- Its specificity, quantifiability, and biocompatibility make it suitable for diverse applications.
- Potential applications include studies in inflammation, regenerative medicine, and immunotherapy.
