Recent development in lanthanide coordination compounds for biomedical imaging applications

In this mini-review, we present some recent development of lanthanide complexes in biomedical imaging, in particular MRI, optical imaging and multi-modal imaging probes. Through a few examples, we shall look at the fascination and the drive of researchers worldwide to thrive for further discoveries using lanthanide coordination compounds.

Graphical abstractThis mini-review highlights some of the recent success stories in the development of lanthanide coordination compounds for biomedical imaging applications. Examples of the three largest areas in biomedical imaging, namely MRI, optical imaging, and multi-modality imaging probes are discussed, illustrating the thinking behind these developments.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide