@article {248, title = {Zero-Field NMR Enhanced by Parahydrogen in Reversible Exchange}, journal = {Journal of the American Chemical Society}, volume = {134}, year = {2012}, note = {J Am Chem Soc909GLTimes Cited:2Cited References Count:40}, month = {02/2012}, pages = {3987-3990}, abstract = {

We have recently demonstrated that sensitive and chemically specific NMR spectra can be recorded in the absence of a magnetic field using hydrogenative parahydrogen induced polarization (PHIP)(1-3) and detection with an optical atomic magnetometer. Here, we show that non-hydrogenative para-hydrogen-induced polarization(4-6) (NH-PHIP) can also dramatically enhance the sensitivity of zero-field NMR. We demonstrate the detection of pyridine, at concentrations as low as 6 mM in a sample volume of 250 mu L, with sufficient sensitivity to resolve all identifying spectral features, as supported by numerical simulations. Because the NH-PHIP mechanism is nonreactive, operates in situ, and eliminates the need for a prepolarizing magnet, its combination with optical atomic magnetometry will greatly broaden the analytical capabilities of zero-field and low-field NMR.

}, keywords = {gas}, isbn = {0002-7863}, doi = {Doi 10.1021/Ja2112405}, url = {://WOS:000301550800015}, author = {Theis, T. and Ledbetter, M. P. and Kervern, G. and Blanchard, J. W. and Ganssle, P. J. and Butler, M. C. and Shin, H. D. and Budker, D. and Pines, A.} } @article {292, title = {Magnetic resonance imaging with an optical atomic magnetometer}, journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America}, volume = {103}, year = {2006}, note = {P Natl Acad Sci USA077NITimes Cited:58Cited References Count:18}, month = {Aug 22}, pages = {12668-12671}, abstract = {

We report an approach for the detection of magnetic resonance imaging without superconducting magnets and cryogenics: optical atomic magnetometry. This technique possesses a high sensitivity independent of the strength of the static magnetic field, extending the applicability of magnetic resonance imaging to low magnetic fields and eliminating imaging artifacts associated with high fields. By coupling with a remote-detection scheme, thereby improving the filling factor of the sample, we obtained time-resolved flow images of water with a temporal resolution of 0.1 s and spatial resolutions of 1.6 mm perpendicular to the flow and 4.5 mm along the flow. Potentially inexpensive, compact, and mobile, our technique provides a viable alternative for MRI detection with substantially enhanced sensitivity and time resolution for various situations where traditional MRI is not optimal.

}, keywords = {gas}, isbn = {0027-8424}, doi = {Doi 10.1073/Pnas.0605396103}, url = {://WOS:000240035900006}, author = {Xu, S. J. and Yashchuk, V. V. and Donaldson, M. H. and Rochester, S. M. and Budker, D. and Pines, A.} } @article {327, title = {Remotely detected high-field MRI of porous samples}, journal = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance}, volume = {167}, year = {2004}, note = {J Magn Reson809KKTimes Cited:26Cited References Count:28}, month = {Apr}, pages = {282-290}, abstract = {

Remote detection of NMR is a novel technique in which an NMR-active sensor surveys an environment of interest and retains memory of that environment to be recovered at a later time in a different location. The NMR or MRI information about the sensor nucleus is encoded and stored as spin polarization at the first location and subsequently moved to a different physical location for optimized detection. A dedicated probe incorporating two separate radio frequency (RF)-circuits was built for this purpose. The encoding solenoid coil was large enough to fit around the bulky sample matrix, while the smaller detection solenoid coil had not only a higher quality factor, but also an enhanced filling factor since the coil volume comprised purely the sensor nuclei. We obtained two-dimensional (2D) void space images of two model porous samples with resolution less than 1.4 mm(2). The remotely reconstructed images demonstrate the ability to determine fine structure with image quality superior to their directly detected counterparts and show the great potential of NMR remote detection for imaging applications that suffer from low sensitivity due to low concentrations and filling factor. Published by Elsevier Inc.

}, keywords = {gas}, isbn = {1090-7807}, doi = {Doi 10.1016/J.Jmr.2003.12.018}, url = {://WOS:000220635400012}, author = {Seeley, J. A. and Han, S. I. and Pines, A.} } @article {366, title = {Characterization of the effects of nonspecific xenon-protein interactions on Xe-129 chemical shifts in aqueous solution: Further development of xenon as a biomolecular probe}, journal = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance}, volume = {152}, year = {2001}, note = {J Magn Reson472QDTimes Cited:37Cited References Count:34}, month = {Sep}, pages = {79-86}, abstract = {

The sensitivity of Xe-129 chemical shifts to weak nonspecific xenon-protein interactions has suggested the use of xenon to probe biomolecular structure and interactions. The realization of this potential necessitates a further understanding of how different macromolecular properties influence the Xe-129 chemical shift in aqueous solution. Toward this goal, we have acquired Xe-129 NMR spectra of xenon dissolved in amino acid, peptide, and protein solutions under both native and denaturing conditions. In general, these cosolutes induce Xe-129 chemical shifts that are downfield relative to the shift in water, as they deshield the xenon nucleus through weak, diffusion-mediated interactions. Correlations between the extent of deshielding and molecular properties including chemical identity, structure, and charge are reported. Xenon deshielding was found to depend linearly on protein size under denaturing solution conditions; the denaturant itself has a characteristic effect on the Xe-129 chemical shift that likely results from a change in the xenon solvation shell structure. In native protein solutions, contributions to the overall Xe-129 chemical shift arise from the presence of weak xenon binding either in cavities or at the protein surface. Potential applications of xenon as a probe of biological systems including the detection of conformational changes and the possible quantification of buried surface area at protein-protein interfaces are discussed. (C) 2001 Academic Press.

}, keywords = {gas}, isbn = {1090-7807}, doi = {Doi 10.1006/Jmre.2001.2389}, url = {://WOS:000170995700009}, author = {Rubin, S. M. and Spence, M. M. and Pines, A. and Wemmer, D. E.} } @article {392, title = {Imaging of laser-polarized solid xenon}, journal = {Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance}, volume = {10}, year = {1998}, note = {Solid State Nucl MagZh559Times Cited:5Cited References Count:16}, month = {Feb}, pages = {247-250}, abstract = {

The enhanced spin polarization produced by optical pumping of gaseous rubidium/xenon samples has made possible a number of recent experiments in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Here we report MRI of laser-polarized xenon in the solid phase at low temperature. Due to the high xenon density in the solid phase and the enhanced spin polarization, it is possible to achieve high intensity and spatial resolution of the image. Signals were observed from xenon films solidified onto the glass container walls and not from an enclosed chili pepper. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science B.V.

}, keywords = {gas}, isbn = {0926-2040}, doi = {Doi 10.1016/S0926-2040(97)00078-7}, url = {://WOS:000073123500009}, author = {Song, Y. Q. and Taylor, R. E. and Pines, A.} } @article {396, title = {NMR of supercritical laser-polarized xenon}, journal = {Chemical Physics Letters}, volume = {292}, year = {1998}, note = {Chem Phys Lett112EZTimes Cited:25Cited References Count:35}, month = {Aug 14}, pages = {686-690}, abstract = {

The feasibility of producing supercritical laser-polarized xenon for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) investigations was studied. Using a high-pressure capillary tube, a supercritical xenon sample (52 degrees C, 65 atm) was produced with a Xe-129 polarization approximately 140 times the equilibrium value. The polarization was observed to last for hundreds of seconds, in agreement with previous studies. These preliminary results suggest that supercritical laser-polarized xenon may be used as a polarizing solvent for numerous NMR applications. (C) 1998 Published by Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

}, keywords = {gas}, isbn = {0009-2614}, doi = {Doi 10.1016/S0009-2614(98)00732-5}, url = {://WOS:000075482300049}, author = {Haake, M. and Goodson, B. M. and Laws, D. D. and Brunner, E. and Cyrier, M. C. and Havlin, R. H. and Pines, A.} } @article {433, title = {NMR of laser-polarized xenon in human blood}, journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America}, volume = {93}, year = {1996}, note = {P Natl Acad Sci USAVt054Times Cited:92Cited References Count:27}, month = {Nov 12}, pages = {12932-12936}, abstract = {

By means of optical pumping with laser light it is possible to enhance the nuclear spin polarization of gaseous xenon by four to five orders of magnitude, The enhanced polarization has allowed advances in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including polarization transfer to molecules and imaging of lungs and other void spaces, A critical issue for such applications is the delivery of xenon to the sample while maintaining the polarization, Described herein is an efficient method for the introduction of laser-polarized xenon into systems of biological and medical interest for the purpose of obtaining highly enhanced NMR/MRI signals. Using this method, we have made the first observation of the time-resolved process of xenon penetrating the red blood cells in fresh human blood-the xenon residence time constant in the red blood cells was measured to be 20.4+/-2 ms. The potential of certain biologically compatible solvents for delivery of laser-polarized xenon to tissues for NMR/MRI is discussed in light of their respective relaxation and partitioning properties.

}, keywords = {gas}, isbn = {0027-8424}, doi = {Doi 10.1073/Pnas.93.23.12932}, url = {://WOS:A1996VT05400048}, author = {Bifone, A. and Song, Y. Q. and Seydoux, R. and Taylor, R. E. and Goodson, B. M. and Pietrass, T. and Budinger, T. F. and Navon, G. and Pines, A.} } @article {475, title = {High-Field Cross-Polarization Nmr from Laser-Polarized Xenon to a Polymer Surface}, journal = {Journal of the American Chemical Society}, volume = {115}, year = {1993}, note = {J Am Chem SocLx752Times Cited:77Cited References Count:16}, month = {Sep 8}, pages = {8491-8492}, keywords = {gas}, isbn = {0002-7863}, doi = {Doi 10.1021/Ja00071a086}, url = {://WOS:A1993LX75200086}, author = {Long, H. W. and Gaede, H. C. and Shore, J. and Reven, L. and Bowers, C. R. and Kritzenberger, J. and Pietrass, T. and Pines, A. and Tang, P. and Reimer, J. A.} }