Modeling tracer kinetics in dynamic Gd‐DTPA MR imaging

PS Tofts - Journal of magnetic resonance imaging, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
Three major models (from Tofts, Larsson, and Brix) for collecting and analyzing dynamic MRI
gadolinium‐diethylenetriamine penta‐acetic acid (Gd‐DTPA) data are examined. All models …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of blood–brain barrier disruption using dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI. A systematic review

AK Heye, RD Culling, MCV Hernández… - NeuroImage: Clinical, 2014 - Elsevier
There is increasing recognition of the importance of blood–brain barrier (BBB) disruption in
aging, dementia, stroke and multiple sclerosis in addition to more commonly-studied …

[HTML][HTML] Blood–brain barrier modulation to improve glioma drug delivery

H Luo, EV Shusta - Pharmaceutics, 2020 - mdpi.com
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is formed by brain microvascular endothelial cells that are
sealed by tight junctions, making it a significant obstacle for most brain therapeutics. The …

[HTML][HTML] Blood-brain barrier permeability following conventional photon radiotherapy–A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and preclinical studies

Z Odé, MPP Derieppe, L Groenink… - Clinical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Radiotherapy (RT) is a cornerstone treatment strategy for brain tumours. Besides
cytotoxicity, RT can cause disruption of the blood–brain barrier (BBB), resulting in an …

Changes in blood-brain barrier permeability induced by radiotherapy: implications for timing of chemotherapy?

M van Vulpen, HB Kal, MJB Taphoorn… - Oncology …, 2002 - spandidos-publications.com
The brain requires a stable internal environment, which is established by the integrity of the
blood-brain barrier (BBB). The efficacy of chemotherapeutics in the treatment of brain …

Dynamic contrast‐enhanced MRI using Gd‐DTPA: interindividual variability of the arterial input function and consequences for the assessment of kinetics in tumors

RE Port, MV Knopp, G Brix - … in Medicine: An Official Journal of …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Gd‐DTPA kinetics in arterial blood was investigated by dynamic MRI in 47 patients with
malignant and benign mammary tumors. Signal enhancement was monitored for 10 min …

Use of magnetic resonance imaging to assess blood-brain/blood-glioma barrier opening during conformal radiotherapy

Y Cao, CI Tsien, Z Shen, DS Tatro… - Journal of Clinical …, 2005 - ascopubs.org
Purpose For chemotherapy to act synergistically and safely with radiation against high-
grade gliomas, drugs must pass the endothelial junctions of the blood-tumor barrier (BTB) to …

Treatment-induced leukoencephalopathy in primary CNS lymphoma: a clinical and autopsy study

R Lai, LE Abrey, MK Rosenblum, LM DeAngelis - Neurology, 2004 - AAN Enterprises
Background: Treatment-related leukoencephalopathy is the leading toxicity after successful
treatment of primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL). Its mechanism is poorly understood and …

Multicompartment analysis of gadolinium chelate kinetics: blood‐tissue exchange in mammary tumors as monitored by dynamic MR imaging

RE Port, MV Knopp, U Hoffmann… - Journal of Magnetic …, 1999 - Wiley Online Library
The blood‐tissue exchange kinetics of gadopentetate were studied in 49 malignant and
benign mammary tumors. Signal enhancement was monitored simultaneously in the aorta …

Diffusion tensor imaging screening of radiation-induced changes in the white matter after prophylactic cranial irradiation of patients with small cell lung cancer: first …

T Welzel, A Niethammer, U Mende… - American Journal …, 2008 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) will show abnormal
fractional anisotropy (FA) in the normal-appearing brain after prophylactic cranial irradiation …