MR fingerprinting for semisolid magnetization transfer and chemical exchange saturation transfer quantification.

ABSTRACT: Chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI has positioned itself as a promising contrast mechanism, capable of providing molecular information at sufficient resolution and amplified sensitivity. However, it has not yet become a routinely employed clinical technique, due to a variety of confounding factors affecting its contrast-weighted image interpretation and the inherently long scan time. CEST MR fingerprinting (MRF) is a novel approach for addressing these challenges, allowing simultaneous quantitation of several proton exchange parameters using rapid acquisition schemes. Recently, a number of deep-learning algorithms have been developed to further boost the performance and speed of CEST and semi-solid macromolecule magnetization transfer (MT) MRF. This review article describes t

SUBMITTER: Perlman O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9808671 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature