Multi-Spectral Clinical Prototype for Fluorophore Detection

Identification of tumour margins during resection of the brain is critical for improving the post-operative outcomes. Current methods of tumour identification use 5-ALA, an exogenous precursor, metabolized to fluorescent PpIX in tumour tissue. Although visible under fluorescent microscope, PpIX is e...

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Main Authors: Andersson-Engels, S. (Author), Burke, R. (Author), Grygoryev, K. (Author), Li, C.L (Author), Lu, H. (Author), Zhdanov, A.V (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
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