Book description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most important tools
in clinical diagnostics and biomedical research. The number of MRI
scanners operating around the world is estimated to be approximately
20,000, and the development of contrast agents, currently used in
about a third of the 50 million clinical MRI examinations performed
every year, has largely contributed to this significant achievement.
This completely revised and extended second edition:
- Includes new chapters on targeted, responsive, PARACEST and
nanoparticle MRI contrast agents.
- Covers the basic chemistries, MR physics and the most important
techniques used by chemists in the characterization of MRI agents
from every angle from synthesis to safety considerations.
- Is written for all of those involved in the development and
application of contrast agents in MRI.
- Presented in colour, it provides readers with true representation
and easy interpretation of the images.
A word from the Authors:
Twelve years after the first edition published, we are convinced
that the chemistry of MRI agents has a bright future. By assembling
all important information on the design principles and functioning
of magnetic resonance imaging probes, this book intends to be a
useful tool for both experts and newcomers in the field. We hope
that it helps inspire further work in order to create more efficient
and specific imaging probes that will allow materializing the dream
of seeing even deeper and better inside the living organisms.
Reviews of the First Edition:
"...attempts, for the first time, to review the whole spectrum
of involved chemical disciplines in this technique..."-Journal of
the American Chemical Society
"...well balanced in its scope and attention to detail...a valuable
addition to the library of MR scientists..."-NMR in Biomedicine
