Responsive MR-imaging probes for N-methyl-d-aspartate receptors and direct visualisation of the cell-surface receptors by optical microscopy

Neil Sim, Sven Gottschalk, Robert Pal, Jörn Engelmann, David Parker*, Anurag Mishra*

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Abstract

A series of N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-targeted MRI contrast agents has been developed, based on the known competitive NMDA antagonist, 3,4-diamino-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione. Their use as responsive MR imaging probes has been evaluated in vitro and two contrast agents showed 170-176% enhancements in relaxation rate, following incubation with a neuronal cell line model. A derivative of the lead compound was prepared containing a biotin moiety, and both the specificity and reversibility of binding to the NMDA cell surface receptors demonstrated using confocal microscopy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3148-3153
Number of pages6
JournalChemical Science
Volume4
Issue number8
Early online date6 Jun 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2013

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