Table 2 Placental and fetal concentration of gadolinium peak from MRI data.

From: A liposomal Gd contrast agent does not cross the mouse placental barrier

Contrast agent

Placental concentration (μmol/L)

Fetal concentration (μmol/L)

Multihance® (n = 52)

0.60 ± 0.51

0.027 ± 0.01

Liposome Gd (n = 26)

1.12 ± 0.92

Not Detectable

Control (Saline only)

Not Detectable

Not Detectable

  1. Mean concentration using estimated T10 and Eqs. A4 and A5. ROI was placed around the entire placenta and fetal sac.
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