Superparamagnetic iron oxide magnetic resonance

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Table 4 Some superparamagnetic and ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide agents for use as contrast media in magnetic resonance imaging...

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is at the forefront of non-invasive medical imaging techniques. Ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO) nanoparticles are attractive MRI contrast agents due to their negative T2) contrast enhancement capability and biocompatibility. 

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