SynaptoTrace-NP

Bys: Tahavvori, Amir, Mosaddeghi Heris, Reza, Aghazadeh, Hamed

SynaptoTrace-NP: Gadolinium Nanoparticles for MRI-Based Synaptic Imaging in Mood Disorders presents an innovative approach at the intersection of nanotechnology, neuroscience, and medical imaging. The book explores the design and application of gadolinium-based nanoparticles as advanced MRI contrast agents specifically engineered to trace synaptic structures and activity in the living brain. By enabling high-resolution, non-invasive visualization of synaptic alterations, SynaptoTrace-NP offers new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. The work discusses nanoparticle synthesis, targeting strategies, MRI physics, and biological safety, while emphasizing translational potential for early diagnosis, monitoring disease progression, and evaluating therapeutic responses. Overall, the book positions synapse-level MRI imaging as a transformative tool for precision psychiatry and future neurodiagnostic research.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209258107
• ISBN13: 9786209258107
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"