Bismuth chelate as a contrast agent for X-ray computed tomography
Abstract Backgrounds Due to the unexpected side effects of the iodinated contrast agents, novel contrast agents for X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging are urgently needed. Nanoparticles made by heavy metal elements are often employed, such as gold and bismuth. These nanoparticles have the advant...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Nanobiotechnology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12951-020-00669-4 |