Gd-encapsulated carbonaceous dots with efficient renal clearance for magnetic resonance imaging.

ABSTRACT: Nanoprobes for MRI and optical imaging are demonstrated. Gd@C-dots possess strong fluorescence and can effectively enhance signals on T1 -weighted MR images. The nanoprobes have low toxicity, and, despite a relatively large size, can be efficiently excreted by renal clearance from the host after systemic injection.

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4885638 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature