Novel Gd Nanoparticles Enhance Vascular Contrast for High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Authors: Tot Bui, Jeff Stevenson, John Hoekman, Shanrong Zhang, Kenneth Maravilla, Rodney J. Y. Ho

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0013082

Abstract Summary

Researchers developed gadolinium-lipid nanoparticles (Gd-LNP) that achieve 33-fold higher MRI contrast sensitivity than current agents, requiring only 3% of the standard dose. These nanoparticles clear through bile rather than kidneys, potentially eliminating Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis risk in patients with renal impairment—a major safety concern with existing contrast agents.

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New gadolinium nanoparticles deliver 33-fold better MRI contrast at 97% lower dose, avoid kidney clearance, and reduce toxicity risk in patients with renal impairment.

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