Gold nanoparticles as high-resolution X-ray imaging contrast agents for the analysis of tumor-related micro-vasculature

Gold nanoparticles as high-resolution X-ray imaging contrast agents for the analysis of tumor-related micro-vasculature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Angiogenesis is widely investigated in conjunction with cancer development, in particular because of the possibility of early stage detection and of new therapeutic strategies. However, such studies are negatively affected by the lim...

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Main Authors: Chien Chia-Chi, Chen Hsiang-Hsin, Lai Sheng-Feng, Wu Kang-Chao, Cai Xiaoqing, Hwu Yeukuang, Petibois Cyril, Chu Yong, Margaritondo Giorgio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Subjects:
Synchrotron
X-rays
Angiography
Angiogenesis
Contrast
Au Nanoparticles
Heparin
Online Access:http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/10/1/10

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