摘要:
The invention relates to MR contrast media containing composite nanoparticles, preferably comprising a superparamagnetic iron oxide core provided with a coating comprising an oxidatively cleaved starch coating optionally together with a functionalized polyalkyleneoxide which serves to prolong blood residence.
摘要:
The invention relates to the use of particulate contrast media in the in vivo imaging of lung draining lymph nodes, e.g. to stage lung cancer patients.
摘要:
The invention provides a method for contrast enhanced imaging of at least part of the lymphatic system of a human or animal body which comprises administering a diagnostically effective contrast agent to said body and generating a contrast enhanced image of at least part of the lymphatic system of said body, characterised in that said agent is a water-soluble polymeric material having a molecular weight of at least 1kD and is administered indirectly but parenterally.