Sonophore labeled RGD: a targeted contrast agent for optoacoustic imaging

Optoacoustic imaging is a rapidly expanding field for the diagnosis, characterization, and treatment evaluation of cancer. However, the availability of tumor specific exogenous contrast agents is still limited. Here, we report on a small targeted contrast agent for optoacoustic imaging using a black...

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Published in:	Photoacoustics
Main Authors:	Katja Haedicke, Christian Brand, Murad Omar, Vasilis Ntziachristos, Thomas Reiner, Jan Grimm
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2017-06-01
Subjects:	Optoacoustic imaging Photoacoustic imaging Black hole quencher RGD peptide Contrast agent Sonophore
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221359791630060X