A Novel Lipid Microbubble Targeting E-Selectin for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging of Acute Kidney Injury in Rats. (PubMed, Mol Pharm)
Using freeze-drying methods, three formular nontargeted microbubbles (NMBs-1, NMBs-2, NMBs-3) were prepared, and three corresponding MBE-selectin suspensions (MBE-selectin-1, MBE-selectin-2, MBE-selectin-3) were constructed via maleimide-thiol conjugation chemistry. In conclusion, we successfully prepared a novel MBE-selectin suspension carrying an anti-E-selectin antibody that can be used for intravenous injection and can enhance ultrasound imaging of the kidney as a UCA, particularly in a cisplatin-induced AKI model. Ultrasound molecular imaging of the MBE-selectin suspension may be helpful for evaluating renal microcirculation or injury in AKI diseases.