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Published on: July 21, 2011
Synthesis and evaluation of a tri-tyrosine decorated dextran MR contrast agent for vulnerable plaque detection
Anne Beilvert1, Roger Vassy, Emmanuelle Canet-Soulas
1Inserm, U698, Cardiovascular Bio-engineering, CHU X. Bichat, University Paris 7, Paris, F-75877, France.
Abstract:
This communication reports the synthesis, characterization and in vivo evaluation in mice of a new tri-tyrosine conjugated MR contrast agent, which may help to identify vulnerable plaques in atherosclerosis by targeting the lipid core.

