This invention relates to a method for preparing
iodine-based nanocontrast agents. Based on the specific and efficient
esterification reaction between fluorinated
phenylboronic acid groups and ortho-dihydroxy structures, an amphiphilic block
polymer containing fluorinated
phenylboronic acid groups is co-crosslinked with water-soluble nonionic polyhydroxy
iodine-based contrast agents such as
iohexol, iodofol,
iodixanol,
iopromide, iodomeprazole, iodiphenol, iodpentol, and iotram. No
chemical modification of the
iodine-based contrast agents is required. The water-soluble nonionic polyhydroxy iodine-based contrast agents can be easily and efficiently nano-sized through the
phenylboronic acid esterification crosslinking reaction to obtain iodine-based nanocontrast agents. This invention has the advantages of a simple and controllable preparation process, mild
reaction conditions, inexpensive and readily available raw materials, and no toxic byproducts. Furthermore, the prepared iodine-based nanocontrast agents exhibit good
dispersion stability and excellent imaging contrast performance. When the concentration of the iodine-based nanocontrast agent reaches 120 mg / mL, the CT value reaches as high as 1150 HU.