Dendrimersomes: a new vesicular nano-platform for MR-molecular imaging applications.

Chem Commun (Camb)

Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Molecular Imaging Center, University of Torino, Via Nizza 52, 10126 Torino, Italy.

Published: April 2014

AI Article Synopsis

  • A new type of nanovesicle, called dendrimersomes, is created from amphiphilic Janus dendrimers.
  • These dendrimersomes can carry hydrophilic or amphiphilic compounds used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • They demonstrate potential as a novel and efficient platform for improving biomedical imaging techniques.

Article Abstract

A new class of nanovesicles formed by the self-assembly of amphiphilic Janus dendrimers, dendrimersomes, loaded with hydrophilic or amphiphilic magnetic resonance imaging chelates shows promising properties as a novel, efficient and versatile nanoplatform for biomedical imaging.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c3cc49584aDOI Listing

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