Macromolecular proton fraction mapping based on spin-lock magnetic resonance imaging.

Jian Hou Vincent Wai-Sun Wong Baiyan Jiang Yi Xiang Jshiang Wáng Grace Lai-Hung Wong Anthony Wing-Hung Chan Chiu Wing Winnie Chu Weitian Chen

Published in: Magnetic resonance in medicine (2020)

A novel MPF imaging method based on spin-lock MRI is proposed. The confounding factors are removed, and the measurement is specific to the MT effect. It holds promise for MPF-sensitive diagnostic imaging in clinical settings.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
high resolution
contrast enhanced
density functional theory
computed tomography
single molecule
diffusion weighted imaging
big data
magnetic resonance
mass spectrometry
machine learning
fluorescence imaging
ionic liquid