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  • Medical Imaging

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  • Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are essential for MRI but pose a risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.
  • Developing safer alternatives with diagnostic efficacy is crucial for high-risk populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and evaluate inulin-based nanoparticles (Inulin@Gd/Zn NPs) as a biocompatible alternative to conventional GBCAs.
  • To assess the anti-fibrotic and MRI imaging properties of Inulin@Gd/Zn NPs in normal and fibrotic kidneys.

Main Methods:

  • Inulin was chelated with gadolinium and zinc ions to create Inulin@Gd/Zn NPs.
  • Nanoparticle characterization included morphology, size, and zeta potential analysis.
  • In vitro and in vivo studies evaluated anti-fibrotic efficacy, MRI capabilities, and metabolic performance, using a unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) mouse model.

Main Results:

  • Inulin@Gd/Zn NPs are ultra-small (<10 nm), stable, and possess high T1 relaxivity.
  • They demonstrated precise kidney targeting, excellent T1-weighted MRI capabilities, and rapid renal clearance, outperforming Gd-DTPA.
  • In vitro and in vivo studies showed low cytotoxicity, reduced reactive oxygen species, negligible organ toxicity, and significant inhibition of fibrosis by alleviating TGF-β1 signaling.

Conclusions:

  • Inulin@Gd/Zn NPs represent a promising, safe alternative to GBCAs for patients with CKD.
  • This strategy addresses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, potentially revolutionizing GBCA application in high-risk groups.
  • Further clinical trials are warranted to facilitate clinical adoption.