Novel generation of pH indicators for proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging

J Med Chem. 2007 Sep 6;50(18):4539-42. doi: 10.1021/jm070044j. Epub 2007 Aug 11.

Abstract

We describe the synthesis of 1,omega-di-1H-imidazoles 2 and 3, derived from l-threitol and d-mannitol, respectively, showing suitable magnetic and toxicological properties, as novel extracellular pH indicators for 1H spectroscopic imaging by magnetic resonance methods.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain Chemistry
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Extracellular Space / chemistry
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Imidazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Imidazoles / chemistry
  • Imidazoles / pharmacology
  • Indicators and Reagents / chemical synthesis
  • Indicators and Reagents / chemistry
  • Indicators and Reagents / pharmacology
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods*
  • Neoplasms / chemistry*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • (3-((2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexane-1,6-diyl)))di-1H-imidazole
  • (3-((2,3-dihydroxybutane-1,4-diyl)))-di-1H-imidazole
  • Imidazoles
  • Indicators and Reagents