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Synthesis and evaluation of potential CT (computer tomography) contrast agents for bone structure and microdamage analysis

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The design and synthesis of several novel X-ray contrast agents 13, developed for targeting bone structures, and in particularly microcracks in bones, using CT (Computer Tomography) detection is described. These contrast agents are based on the use of the well known triiodobenzene platform, which was conjugated into one or more phenyliminodiacetate moieties, which can be used to ‘lock’ onto bone matrices. Compounds 13 were all tested for their ability to visualise cracks in bone structures (bovine bones) using μ-CT imaging.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and evaluation of potential CT (computer tomography) contrast agents for bone structure and microdamage analysis

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The article was received on 16 May 2006, accepted on 07 Jul 2006 and first published on 15 Aug 2006


Article type: Paper
DOI: 10.1039/B606976B
Citation: Org. Biomol. Chem., 2006,4, 3611-3617
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    Synthesis and evaluation of potential CT (computer tomography) contrast agents for bone structure and microdamage analysis

    R. Parkesh, W. Gowin, T. C. Lee and T. Gunnlaugsson, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2006, 4, 3611
    DOI: 10.1039/B606976B

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