(2015) 'Optimizing the high-eld relaxivity by self-assembling of macrocyclic Gd(III) complexes.', Dalton transactions., 44 (11). pp. 4910-4917. Further information on publisher's website:http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C4DT02971BPublisher's copyright statement:Additional information:
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Table of contentsThe self-assembling of two macrocyclic Gd-chelates results in a small-size dimeric system characterized by a remarkably high relaxivity, r 1 . Using recognition moieties that bind to the inner co-ordination sphere of a monomeric DO3A-type di-aqua complex, dimeric poly(aminocarboxylate) gadolinium(III) compounds can be formed with greatly enhanced relaxivities, arising from optimized contributions of inner-and second spheres of hydration.