A multimodal, β-amyloid-targeted contrast agent

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 May 14;49(39):4148-50. doi: 10.1039/c2cc36583a. Epub 2012 Nov 9.

Abstract

A multimodal, β-amyloid-targeted contrast agent was synthesized and studied in vitro. The agent has a higher relaxivity than a clinically approved contrast agent and interacts with β-amyloid aggregates producing changes in relaxation rate and fluorescence emission.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Amyloid / chemistry
  • Amyloid / metabolism*
  • Contrast Media / chemistry*
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Gadolinium / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Amyloid
  • Contrast Media
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Gadolinium