functional imaging with MRI
Cell density, microanatomy
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DWI, DTI
Perfusion, permeability of microvasculature
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DSC-MRI, DCE-MRI
Cell membrane synthesis
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MRSI (choline)
Metabolism
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P-MRSI
Hypoxia
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R2* (BOLD), MRSI (lactate)
Mechanical rigidity
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MR elastography (Young’s modulus)
pH
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Chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI
Temperature
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Proton resonance frequency shift imaging