Manganese (II) Complex of 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane-1,4,7-Triacetic Acid (NOTA) as a Hepatobiliary MRI Contrast Agent

• Main Authors: Md. Kamrul Islam (Author), Ah-Rum Baek (Author), Byeong-Woo Yang (Author), Soyeon Kim (Author), Dong Wook Hwang (Author), Sung-Wook Nam (Author), Gang-Ho Lee (Author), Yongmin Chang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used to diagnose focal and diffuse liver disorders. Despite their enhanced efficacy, liver-targeted gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) raise safety concerns owing to the release of toxic Gd³⁺ ions. A π-conjugated macrocycl...