Synthesis, characterization, and computed tomography imaging of a tantalum oxide nanoparticle imaging agent.

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GE Global Research, Chemical Technology and Materials Characterization Laboratory, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA.

Published: December 2010


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Water-soluble ≤6 nm tantalum oxide nanoparticles have been synthesized and characterized in solution using HPLC-ICP, DLS, and multinuclear NMR. Nanoparticle formulation permitted intravenous injection, in vivo imaging, and subsequent renal clearance. A clinical CT scanner provided excellent resolution following agent injection, and distribution to the arterial system was visualized. In vitro CT imaging studies indicated that at equal molar concentration of tantalum and iodine, tantalum produced greater image contrast than iodine across the diagnostic X-ray spectrum with contrast benefit increasing with peak X-ray energy.

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