European Journal of Radiology 1986-02-01

Ideal imaging in MR: contrast-enhancing pharmaceuticals. Evaluation of tempo carboxylic acid as nitroxide diagnostic agent.

J L Lamarque, C Almès, J P Rouanet, X Prat, J M Bruel, J Pujol, M J Rodière, J M Martin, P Lopez, M Rossi

Index: Eur. J. Radiol. 6(1) , 48-52, (1986)

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Abstract

The meglumine salt of TCA, a piperidinyl nitroxide stable free radical derivative, was tested as an NMR contrast enhancer. This report of its use in animals indicates its usefulness in the enhancement of signal intensity of the kidney and bladder.