In vitra MR imaging using DepoFoam loaded Gd-DTPA

Objective:To perform in vitra MR imaging and compare the differences between DepoGd and Gd-DTPA in signal intensity using multivesicular liposome(DepoFoam)as the carrier of rutine magnetic resornance contrast media.Methods:Lipos ome such as cholesterol was mixed with Gd-DTPA,and rotation speed of centrifuge was adjusted to get DepoGd particles with certain diameter.The three different liquors named X,Y and Z(Gd-DTPA liquor,17 μm DepoGd liquor and 22 μm DepoGd liquor) were prepared into 4 kinds of concentrations spectively.Signal intensity of these liquors was measured with MR scanner,and statistical analysis was done consequently.Results:Diameters of most of the DepoGd particles got through the forementioned method with the envelop rate of 50%.Signal intensity of different liquors with the same concentration showed no statistical difference,which means signal intensity of DepoGd and Gd-DTPA active compound with the same mole concentration showed no statistical difference in vitra MR test.Conclusion:DepoFoam can carry conventional MR contrast agent with high envelop rate and no obvious difference was showed in signal intensity.