T1Ρ Mapping and Its Applications for Assessment of Renal Fibrosis

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Clinical MRI of the Kidney
Subtitle of host publicationMethods and Protocols
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages153-162
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783031401695
ISBN (Print)9783031401688
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023

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