Microfluidics preparation of liposome containing alginate hydrogel microbeads for CEST MRI

P. Xiao, X. Han, J. Huang, J. Li, Raymond H.W. Lam, Kannie W.Y. Chan*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Image-guided cell therapy plays an important role in monitoring and adjusting the treatment regimen. We have demonstrated that cell viability could be monitored by CEST pH-nanosensors in alginate hydrogel microbeads. Here, we investigated the use of microfluidics to generate liposome containing microbeads and examined their CEST properties after loading with the iodine CT contrast agents Iohexol and Iopamiro. We have successfully demonstrated that the microbead size has greatly reduced from 300-400 μm to 20 μm. Moreover, iodine agents loaded liposomal microbeads generated 4% CEST contrast at 4.2 ppm at 3T. These findings demonstrate a robust platform for the fabrication of liposome containing microbeads under CEST MR guidance.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - May 2019
Event27th International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Annual Meeting & Exhibition (ISMRM 2019) - Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Duration: 11 May 201916 May 2019
https://www.ismrm.org/19m/

Conference

Conference27th International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Annual Meeting & Exhibition (ISMRM 2019)
Abbreviated titleISMRM 27th Annual Meeting & Exhibition
PlaceCanada
CityMontréal
Period11/05/1916/05/19
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