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Multiple-mouse Neuroanatomical Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Multiplexing experiments in NMR and multi-nuclear MRI.

Ēriks Kupče¹, Kaustubh R Mote², Andrew Webb³

¹Bruker UK Ltd., Banner Lane, Coventry CV4 9GH, United Kingdom.

Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

|September 4, 2021

Summary

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Multiplexing Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) experiments by detecting multiple free induction decays (FIDs) simultaneously dramatically boosts spectral information and sensitivity. This multi-FID detection enhances NMR analysis for small molecules, proteins, and solid-state samples.

Keywords:

Afterglow magnetization Hadamard encoding Hyperpolarization Metabolomics Multi-FID detection Multinuclear MRI Multiple microcoils Multiple receivers Multiplex phase cycling NMR supersequences Parallel NMR Reduced dimensionality Residual polarization Simultaneous cross-polarization Solid-state NMR Spatial encoding Ultra-fast NMR

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Area of Science:

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
Analytical Chemistry
Spectroscopy

Background:

Traditional NMR experiments can be time-consuming and limited in information content.
Advancements in spectrometer technology, such as multiple receivers, enable new acquisition strategies.
Multiplexing techniques offer potential for increased efficiency and data richness.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of multi-free induction decay (FID) detection techniques in NMR.
To highlight the applications and benefits of multi-FID detection across various NMR fields.
To explore the potential impact of multi-FID detection on future NMR methodologies.

Main Methods:

Direct detection of multiple free induction decays (FIDs) in a single NMR experiment.
Implementation of homonuclear and multinuclear acquisition schemes.
Utilizing multiple receivers on commercial spectrometers for parallel data acquisition.

Main Results:

Multi-FID detection significantly increases spectral information content and sensitivity per unit time.
Enables structure elucidation of small molecules from single measurements.
Facilitates complete resonance assignment in biomolecular NMR (e.g., proteins).
Improves throughput and reduces cost in NMR analysis through parallel acquisition.
Demonstrates benefits in both liquid- and solid-state NMR, and for hyperpolarized samples.

Conclusions:

Multi-FID detection is a powerful technique for enhancing NMR experiment efficiency and data output.
It offers significant advantages for structure elucidation and resonance assignment in various sample types.
This methodology is poised to become a fundamental aspect of future NMR research and applications.