Abstract: A composition for imaging a cell includes a first imaging probe and a second imaging probe that include respectively a first reporter moiety and a second reporter moiety. The first reporter moiety and the second reporter moiety form a signaling complex that produces a detectable signal when the first imaging probe and second imaging probe complex with first and second biomarkers of the cell.

Abstract: Provided herein are surgical materials detectable by multiple imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT). In some embodiments, provided herein are surgical materials comprising bismuth nanoparticles and/or iron oxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: Low-molecular weight gadolinium (Gd)-based MR contrast agents for PSMA-specific T1-weighted MR imaging are disclosed. The (Gd)-based MR contrast agents exhibit high binding affinity for PSMA and exhibit specific T1 contrast enhancement at PSMA+ cells. The PSMA-targeted Gd-based MR contrast agents can be used for PSMA-targeted imaging in vivo. 86Y-labeled PSMA-binding ureas also are provided, wherein the PSMA-binding ureas also are suitable for use with other radiotherapeutics.

Abstract: A method of bioactive molecule delivery includes providing a first aqueous medium comprising native graphene oxide and a second aqueous medium comprising a bioactive molecular component that includes Gd(III)-labeled molecules; mixing said first and second media to form a mixture thereof; co-incubating the mixture for a first period of time for coupling said molecular component on a surface of said native graphene oxide, to provide a co-incubation product; and contacting a cellular medium with said co-incubation product for a second period of time for cellular delivery of said bioactive molecular component.

Abstract: Provided herein are MRI contrast agents that are conditionally activated by an enzyme from a reporter gene coupled to a gene of interest. In some embodiments, provided herein is a platform where a substrate (blocking access of water to a Gd(III) ion) is removed by an enzyme that can be changed to accommodate a number of gene therapy targets.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions Gd(III)-dithiolane gold nanoparticle conjugates and methods of use thereof. In particular, compositions and method find use in in vivo imaging (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)), for example, of pancreatic tissue.

Abstract: Low-molecular weight gadolinium (Gd)-based MR contrast agents for PSMA-specific T1-weighted MR imaging are disclosed. The (Gd)-based MR contrast agents exhibit high binding affinity for PSMA and exhibit specific T1 contrast enhancement at PSMA+ cells. The PSMA-targeted Gd-based MR contrast agents can be used for PSMA-targeted imaging in vivo. 86Y-labeled PSMA-binding ureas also are provided, wherein the PSMA-binding ureas also are suitable for use with other radiotherapeutics.

Abstract: Low-molecular weight gadolinium (Gd)-based MR contrast agents for PSMA-specific Ti-weighted MR imaging are disclosed. The (Gd)-based MR contrast agents exhibit high binding affinity for PSMA and exhibit specific Ti contrast enhancement at PSMA+ cells. The PSMA-targeted Gd-based MR contrast agents can be used for PSMA-targeted imaging in vivo. 86Y-labeled PSMA-binding ureas also are provided, wherein the PSMA-binding ureas also are suitable for use with other radiotherapeutics.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and systems for visualizing one or more magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent.

Abstract: A composition for imaging a cell includes a first imaging probe and a second imaging probe that include respectively a first reporter moiety and a second reporter moiety. The first reporter moiety and the second reporter moiety form a signaling complex that produces a detectable signal when the first imaging probe and second imaging probe complex with first and second biomarkers of the cell.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions Gd(III)-dithiolane gold nanoparticle conjugates and methods of use thereof. In particular, compositions and method find use in in vivo imaging (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)), for example, of pancreatic tissue.

Abstract: A composition for imaging a cell includes a first imaging probe and a second imaging probe that include respectively a first reporter moiety and a second reporter moiety. The first reporter moiety and the second reporter moiety form a signaling complex that produces a detectable signal when the first imaging probe and second imaging probe complex with first and second biomarkers of the cell.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions Gd(III)-dithiolane gold nanoparticle conjugates and methods of use thereof. In particular, compositions and method find use in in vivo imaging (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)), for example, of pancreatic tissue.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and systems comprising contrast-agent (e.g., Gd(III))-labeled peptide amphiphile nanofibers and methods of reporting on biomaterial localization in vivo therewith.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and systems for visualizing one or more magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent.

Abstract: Low-molecular weight gadolinium (Gd)-based MR contrast agents for PSMA-specific Ti-weighted MR imaging are disclosed. The (Gd)-based MR contrast agents exhibit high binding affinity for PSMA and exhibit specific Ti contrast enhancement at PSMA+ cells. The PSMA-targeted Gd-based MR contrast agents can be used for PSMA-targeted imaging in vivo. 86Y-labeled PSMA-binding ureas also are provided, wherein the PSMA-binding ureas also are suitable for use with other radiotherapeutics.

Abstract: Unmodified graphene oxide conjugated with hydrophilic small molecules for cellular delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to MRI based imaging. In particular, the present invention provides MRI contrast agents targeted to a HaloTag protein with tunable relaxation properties thereby providing optimal relaxivity for low field strength imaging and the other optimal relaxivity for high field strength imaging. Moreover, the MRI contrast agents are used to detect gene expression (of a gene of interest) in real time in vivo, to detect changes in gene expression (of a gene of interest) over time in, for example, an individual organism, to detect gene expression changes (of a gene of interest) in response to therapeutics, in cell labeling for MR imaging, in clinical diagnostics, and in theranostics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria-targeted contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In particular, the present invention relates to bacteria targeted MRI contrast agents that can be used to detect bacteria in vivo or in vitro. In certain embodiments, the contrast agents comprise a metal chelate conjugated to at least two Zn-dipicolylamine groups.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions Gd(III)-dithiolane gold nanoparticle conjugates and methods of use thereof. In particular, compositions and method find use in in vivo imaging (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)), for example, of pancreatic tissue.