Dendrimer-Based Nanoscale CT Contrast Agents: Preparation and Biomedical Applications

doi:10.7517/j.issn.1674-0475.2013.02.001

Abstract

Abstract: Dendrimers are a family of highly branched, monodispersed synthetic macromolecules with well defined structural composition and architecture. Based on the unique structure of dendrimers, the synthesis and application of novel types of dendrimer-related CT imaging agents are reviewed in this article. Furthermore, future perspectives in the application and development of dendrimers-based CT imaging contrast agents are introduced.

Key words: dendrimer, iodine, gold nanopartices, contrast agents, CT imaging

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PENG Chen, SHI Xiang-yang. Dendrimer-Based Nanoscale CT Contrast Agents: Preparation and Biomedical Applications[J]. Imaging Science and Photochemistry, 2013, 31(2): 81-90.

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