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Biogenic Magnetite Nanoparticle Ensemble Use in MRI Diagnostics

O. Strbak^a, A. Krafcik^a, M. Teplan^a, D. Gogola^a, P. Kopcansky^b, I. Frollo^a
^aInstitute of Measurement Science SAS, Dubravska cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
^bInstitute of Experimental Physics SAS, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia

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We present a simple analytical tool, which allows the calculation of the MRI diagnostics feasibility of the biogenic magnetite nanoparticles. Elevated levels of these particles are usually linked to the pathological processes, especially to neurodegenerative disorders. We showed theoretically that the biogenic magnetite itself is not sufficient for the non-invasive diagnostics and must be extended with the total iron incorporated in other biological structures.

DOI: 10.12693/APhysPolA.126.388
PACS numbers: 75.50.Gg, 75.50.Tt, 87.61.-c