Erbium-Based Perfusion Contrast Agent for Small-Animal Microvessel Imaging

Justin J Tse1,2, P Joy Dunmore-Buyze1, Maria Drangova1,2,3

  • 1Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada N6A 5B7.

Summary

A new erbium-based contrast agent enhances micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) imaging of blood vessels, even near dense bone. This novel agent improves visualization of microvasculature for preclinical research in various diseases.