Magnetic resonance spectroscopy of in vivo tissue metabolism in small animals

Jeanine J. Prompers, Gustav J. Strijkers, Klaas Nicolay

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Abstract

In vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) allows for the non-invasive study of tissue metabolism. In this field, small animal models have greatly contributed to both technological advances and the development of applications to follow disease progression and response to treatments. The limited application of MRS in patients is primarily due to its relatively low sensitivity. With the developments of magnets with higher field strengths and hyperpolarized 13C-labeled substrates, it is expected that the impact of MRS technology in the study of tissue metabolism will grow in the coming years.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e95-e102
JournalDrug Discovery Today: Technologies
Volume8
Issue number2-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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