Zinc Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Use as MRI Contrast Agents

Molecular imaging has become a rapidly evolving field used in various applications to target macromolecules and biological process [1,2]. Various imaging systems, such as single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), computerized tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), use non-invasive techniques that provide disease-specific information through diagnostic imaging. Early detection of disease demonstrates the potential benefit of these systems.