Journal article
Properties of a novel magnetized alginate for magnetic resonance imaging
Abstract
Implanting recombinant cells encapsulated in alginate microcapsules to secrete therapeutic proteins has been proven clinically effective in treating several murine models of human diseases. However, once implanted, these microcapsules cannot be assessed without invasive surgery. We now report the preparation and characterization of a novel ferrofluid to render these microcapsules visible with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The ferrofluid was …
Authors
Shen F; Poncet‐Legrand C; Somers S; Slade A; Yip C; Duft AM; Winnik FM; Chang PL
Journal
Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Vol. 83, No. 3, pp. 282–292
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
August 5, 2003
DOI
10.1002/bit.10674
ISSN
0006-3592