Protein binding contrast agents for potential use in MRI

Heptadentate ligands form lanthanide (III) complexes, which allow an increased hydration state about the metal centre, resulting in an improvement in the relaxivity of the contrast agents administered. A series of analogues based upon the compound (2) was pursued, incorporating aromatic functionalis...

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Main Author: Thompson, Nicola C.
Published: Durham University 2005
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.415833