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    Stable paramagnetic complexes offer a solution to the toxicity issues of paramagnetic ions, enabling their use as effective, non-toxic NMR contrast agents for both oral and intravenous administration.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Imaging
    • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Paramagnetic ions possess theoretical potential as NMR contrast agents due to their T1 relaxation effects.
    • The inherent toxicity of free paramagnetic ions limits their clinical application.
    • Chemical complexation can mitigate ion toxicity while preserving paramagnetic properties.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate novel paramagnetic complexes as NMR contrast agents.
    • To assess the efficacy of oral and intravenous contrast agents in vitro and in vivo.
    • To investigate the potential for visualizing specific organs and physiological functions using NMR imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • In vitro T1 relaxation time measurements using a JEOL FX-90Q NMR spectrometer.

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  • In vivo NMR imaging studies in dogs (0.3 T) and rabbits (0.04 T).
  • Analysis of T1-weighted NMR images to assess contrast enhancement and anatomical visualization.

    • Main Results:

    • Gadolinium oxalate demonstrated non-toxic visualization of the gastrointestinal tract via oral administration.
    • Chromium EDTA provided enhancement of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after intravenous administration.
    • Stable paramagnetic complexes effectively reduced toxicity while maintaining NMR contrast properties.

    Conclusions:

    • Chemically complexed paramagnetic agents are effective and non-toxic for NMR imaging.
    • Developed agents show promise for oral gastrointestinal imaging and intravenous renal function assessment.
    • Stable paramagnetic complexes represent a viable strategy for developing safe and effective NMR contrast agents.