DOTA-tri(t-butyl ester) can be used in the synthesis of generations 3 (G3) nanoglobular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents for MR angiography and tumor angiogenesis imaging[1].
[1]. Kaneshiro TL, et, al. Synthesis and evaluation of globular Gd-DOTA-monoamide conjugates with precisely controlled nanosizes for magnetic resonance angiography. Biomacromolecules. 2008 Oct;9(10):2742-8.
















