Gd(III) needs to be strongly chelated when used in medical imaging applications because the free ion can displace Ca(II) in protein active sites and disrupt biological function. What is the best atom to coordinate these metal ions from amino acids? A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Sulfur D. Carbon

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Gd(III) needs to be strongly chelated when used in medical imaging applications because the free ion
can displace Ca(II) in protein active sites and disrupt biological function. What is the best atom to
coordinate these metal ions from amino acids?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Sulfur
D. Carbon
Transcribed Image Text:Gd(III) needs to be strongly chelated when used in medical imaging applications because the free ion can displace Ca(II) in protein active sites and disrupt biological function. What is the best atom to coordinate these metal ions from amino acids? A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Sulfur D. Carbon
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