Abstract
In renal MRI, measurement of the spin-lattice relaxation time of water molecules in the rotating frame (T1Ρ) may provide a valuable biomarker for kidney fibrosis. Due to the sensitivity of T1Ρ to the interactions of free water molecules to macromolecules such as collagen, there is substantial interest in mapping T1Ρ for noninvasive imaging of renal fibrosis, which is accompanied by collagen deposition. Unlike other MRI-based markers of tissue fibrosis, T1Ρ is not affected by blood flow, perfusion, or inflammation, which enhances its attractiveness as a noninvasive and specific biomarker of kidney fibrosis. In this chapter, we will discuss the physical principles of T1Ρ mapping, different pulse sequence implementations, data acquisition and analysis methods, followed by an overview of emerging applications of T1Ρ imaging of kidney disease.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advanced Clinical MRI of the Kidney |
Subtitle of host publication | Methods and Protocols |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 153-162 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031401695 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031401688 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |