Mn(II) protoporphyrin IX is a potential intravenous paramagnetic magnetic resonance contrast agent. Mn(II) protoporphyrin IX maintains strong paramagnetic properties.
Mn(II) protoporphyrin IX causes marked reduction of T1 in the liver, with less pronounced effects on other body tissues[1].
References:
[1]. Jackson LS, et al. Manganese protoporphyrin IX. A potential intravenous paramagnetic NMR contrast agent: preliminary communication. Invest Radiol. 1985;20(2):226-229.
















