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Contrast agents for 19F magnetic resonance imaging
Dobrovolná, Tereza ; Kotek, Jan (advisor) ; Vojtíšek, Pavel (referee)
Complexes of transition metal ions with ligands containing fluorine atoms represent an interesting group of 19 F MRI contrast agents that could facilitate the diagnosis of various diseases. The presence of a paramagnetic metal ion in the vicinity of the 19 F nucleus results in shorter relaxation times and the possibility to obtain more NMR spectra in a given time, leading to better resolution. This work deals with the synthesis of the fluorinated macrocyclic ligand H3NOTPtfe , the preparation of its complexes with transition metal ions, their characterization and study by methods suitable for assessing their applicability in 19 F MRI, i.e. relaxometric NMR measurements and electrochemistry. The results show that the chosen concept is promising for 19 F MRI. The prepared complexes are applicable as 19 F MRI contrast agents, some even as redox active 19 F MRI "smart" contrast agents. The best properties were observed for the complex [Co(NOTPtfe )]− . Keywords: heteronuclear MRI, contrast agent, fluorine, PRE effect, spin relaxation, magnetic resonance imaging, paramagnetic complexes
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