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Rationale and objectives: In experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE), central nervous system (CNS) macrophage imaging is achievable by MRI using AMI-227 an ultra-small particle iron oxide contrast agent at a dose of 300 μmol/kg Fe. The objective was to test the feasibility at the human recommended dose of 45 μmol/kg Fe.Methods: Two groups of EAE rats were tested with AMI-227 using 45 and 300 μmol/kg Fe respectively. Following i.v. injection of AMI-227, they were scanned after a delay of 4–6 and 20–24 h.Results: With a high dose of AMI-227, all animals showed low signal intensity related to iron-loaded macrophages in the CNS. At low dose no abnormalities were found in the CNS. Furthermore, a delay of 4–6 h failed to demonstrate abnormalities even at high dose.Conclusions: Dose, scanning delay after administration and blood half-life are major parameters for T2* CNS macrophage imaging.
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Dousset, V., Gomez, C., Petry, K.G. et al. Dose and scanning delay using USPIO for central nervous system macrophage imaging. MAGMA 8, 185–189 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02594597
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