Toward biocompatible nuclear hyperpolarization using signal amplification by reversible exchange: Quantitative in situ spectroscopy and high-field imaging

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Signal amplification by reversible exchange (SABRE) of a substrate and parahydrogen at a catalytic center promises to overcome the inherent insensitivity of magnetic resonance. In order to apply the new approach to biomedical applications, there is a need to develop experimental equipment, in situ quantification methods, and a biocompatible solvent. We present results detailing a low-field SABRE polarizer which provides well-controlled experimental conditions, defined spins manipulations, and which allows in situ detection of thermally polarized and hyperpolarized samples. We introduce a method for absolute quantification of hyperpolarization yield in situ by means of a thermally polarized reference. A maximum signal-to-noise ratio of ∼103 for 148 μmol of substance, a signal enhancement of 106 with respect to polarization transfer field of SABRE, or an absolute 1H-polarization level of ≈10-2 is achieved. In an important step toward biomedical application, we demonstrate 1H in situ NMR as well as 1H and 13C high-field MRI using hyperpolarized pyridine (d3) and 13C nicotinamide in pure and 11% ethanol in aqueous solution. Further increase of hyperpolarization yield, implications of in situ detection, and in vivo application are discussed. © 2014 American Chemical Society.

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Hövener, J. B., Schwaderlapp, N., Borowiak, R., Lickert, T., Duckett, S. B., Mewis, R. E., … Von Elverfeldt, D. (2014). Toward biocompatible nuclear hyperpolarization using signal amplification by reversible exchange: Quantitative in situ spectroscopy and high-field imaging. Analytical Chemistry, 86(3), 1767–1774. https://doi.org/10.1021/ac403653q

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