TY - BOOK AU - María Luisa García Martín AU - Pilar López Larrubia TI - Preclinical MRI: Methods and Protocols SN - 9781493975303 PY - 2018/// CY - BIONAND, Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology Junta de Andalucı´a Universidad de Ma´laga Ma´laga, Spain PB - Springer New York KW - Medical › Allied Health Services › Imaging Technologies Medical / Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies Medical / Biochemistry Medical / Clinical Medicine N1 - Includes References and Index N2 - This volume discusses a variety of preclinical MRI methods and protocols to help technicians and researchers conduct studies in their respective fields. This book is organized into 7 parts: Part 1 covers the basics of MRI physics, relaxation, image contrast, and main acquisition sequences; Part 2 describes methodologies for diffusion, perfusion, and functional imaging; Part 3 looks at in vivo spectroscopy; Part 4 explores special MRI techniques that are less known in the field; Parts 5 and 6 discuss MRIs and MRSs in animal models of disease and the applications used to study them, and Part 7 looks at anesthesia and advanced contrast agents. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and thorough, Preclinical MRI: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for researchers interested in expanding their knowledge in this developing field ER -