Tens of millions of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams are
performed annually around the world. The contrast agents, which improve diagnostic …

Gadolinium (III) complexes have been widely utilised as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
contrast agents for decades. In recent years however, concerns have developed about their …

The chemistry of the less familiar elements is a fascinating topic especially for the inorganic
minded. The lanthanides, or rare earths, comprise the 5d block of the periodic table and …

Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths: Including Actinides is a continuous
series of books covering all aspects of rare earth science, including chemistry, life sciences …

Radiometals play an important role in the diagnosis of physiological processes in vivo by
means of imaging technologies, but also increasingly contribute to the treatment of diseases …

The safety risks of gadolinium (Gd3+)-based contrast agents (GBCAs) arise from their
inevitable leakage of Gd3+, and the pursuit of more stable GBCAs for magnetic resonance …

The paramagnetic lanthanide complexes with polyaminopolycarboxylate (PAPC) ligands
attract considerable attention from the standpoint of potential applications thereof as …

Abstract Mn2+ complexes of 2, 4‐pyridyl‐disubstituted bispidine ligands have emerged as
more biocompatible alternatives to Gd3+‐based MRI probes. They display relaxivities …

Despite established clinical utilisation, there is an increasing need for safer, more inert
gadolinium-based contrast agents, and for chelators that react rapidly with radiometals. Here …

The physicochemical properties of lanthanide (III) ions are directly linked to the structure of
the surrounding ligands. Rapid ligand exchange prohibits direct structure–property …