作者:Rosalinda T. Castaneda1,2, Aman Khurana1,2, Ramsha Khan1,2, Heike E. Daldrup-Link1
1Department of Radiology,Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) , 2Stanford School of Medicine,Stanford University
简介:We describe a technique for labeling and tracking stem cells with FDA-approved, superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO), ferumoxytol (Feraheme). This cellular imaging technique that utilizes magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for visualization, is readily accessible for long-term monitoring and diagnosis of successful or unsuccessful stem cell engraftments in patients.