Hyperpolarization methods, systems and compositions
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1. A method of providing a suspension including a hyperpolarized beneficial agent, comprising:
- a) forming a plurality of capsules, each capsule including a core material comprising at least one material that is solid or liquid at standard conditions, surrounded by an encapsulating layer, wherein the encapsulating layer is porous to the passage of helium gas and excludes the passage of oxygen or other depolarizing elements;
b) hyperpolarizing at least a portion of the core material to form a hyperpolarized beneficial agent, wherein hyperpolarization comprises the step of exposing the capsules to helium; and
c) dispersing the hyperpolarized beneficial agent in a fluid medium.
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Abstract
The disclosure provides various methods and systems for providing hyperpolarized materials as well as the hyperpolarized materials so provided. In addition, methods of providing hyperpolarized materials, such as agents, to end users from a remote location are also provided.
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1. A method of providing a suspension including a hyperpolarized beneficial agent, comprising:
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a) forming a plurality of capsules, each capsule including a core material comprising at least one material that is solid or liquid at standard conditions, surrounded by an encapsulating layer, wherein the encapsulating layer is porous to the passage of helium gas and excludes the passage of oxygen or other depolarizing elements; b) hyperpolarizing at least a portion of the core material to form a hyperpolarized beneficial agent, wherein hyperpolarization comprises the step of exposing the capsules to helium; and c) dispersing the hyperpolarized beneficial agent in a fluid medium. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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