Tens of millions of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams are
performed annually around the world. The contrast agents, which improve diagnostic …

The applications of ferrimagnetic oxides, or ferrites, in the last 10 years are reviewed,
including thin films and nanoparticles. The general features of the three basic crystal …

Superparamagnetic iron oxide MR imaging contrast agents have been the subjects of
extensive research over the past decade. The iron oxide particle size of these contrast …

Molecular and cellular MR imaging is a rapidly growing field that aims to visualize targeted
macromolecules or cells in living organisms. In order to provide a different signal intensity of …

This article has focused on the structural characteristics, magnetic behavior, synthesis
procedures, and applications of the most important soft spinel ferrites. Magnetic ceramics …

A biocompatible, dextran coated superparamagnetic iron oxide particle was derivatized with
a peptide sequence from the HIV-tat protein to improve intracellular magnetic labeling of …

The success of cellular therapies will depend in part on accurate delivery of cells to target
organs. In dendritic cell therapy, in particular, delivery and subsequent migration of cells to …

In vivo monitoring of stem cells after grafting is essential for a better understanding of their
migrational dynamics and differentiation processes and of their regeneration potential …

Stem cell therapies offer great promise for many diseases, especially those without current
effective treatments. It is believed that noninvasive imaging techniques, which offer the …

The diagnostic capabilities of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have undergone
continuous and substantial evolution by virtue of hardware and software innovations and the …