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Fluorinated MRI contrast agents and their versatile applications in the biomedical field

Emilie Hequet1, Céline Henoumont1, Robert N Muller1,2

  • 1General, Organic & Biomedical Chemistry Unit, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) & Molecular Imaging Laboratory, University of Mons (UMONS), Avenue Victor Maistriau 19, 7000 Mons, Belgium.

Future Medicinal Chemistry
|July 9, 2019
PubMed

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Fluorine incorporation in MRI contrast agents enhances visualization by overcoming water proton signals. This review details various fluorinated probes and their applications in advanced medical imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemistry

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widely used but challenged by background water signals.
  • Fluorine offers a solution due to its magnetic properties, similar to protons.
  • This limits the visualization of contrast agents in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of fluorine incorporation in MRI contrast agents.
  • To discuss the synthesis and properties of various fluorinated probes.
  • To explore the diverse imaging applications of these novel agents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on fluorinated contrast agents for MRI.
  • Categorization of fluorinated probes including perfluorocarbons, dendrimers, polymers, and paramagnetic agents.
  • Analysis of imaging applications such as Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer (CEST) imaging.

Main Results:

  • Fluorinated probes offer improved contrast and visualization in MRI.
  • Diverse applications demonstrated, including physico-chemical detection, drug delivery, and cell tracking.
  • Effective use in detecting inflammation and tumors.

Conclusions:

  • Fluorine-based contrast agents represent a significant advancement in MRI.
  • These agents enable enhanced detection and monitoring of various physiological and pathological processes.
  • Future research directions in fluorinated MRI contrast agents are promising.
Keywords:
MRIPFCcell trackingcontrast agentsdrug deliveryfluorinegadolinium complexesmedical imagingparamagnetic compounds

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