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August 8th, 2005

Novel Gadolinium-Labeled Nanoparticle for MRI Applications

Abstract:
Combining gadolinium, which is widely used to enhance the signal obtained during magnetic resonance imaging, with a water-filled nanoparticle has yielded a construct that could dramatically increase the ability to detect small tumors in the body.

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