Paramagnetic Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as a Novel Platform for the Development of Molecular MRI Probes

Abstract

Highly efficient magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) probes have been prepared by loading Gd(III) complexes on the surface of solid lipid nanoparticles (pSLNs). Applicability as molecular imaging probes is demonstrated by an in vitro model study with targeted pSLNs.