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Bright and stable near-infrared Pluronic–silica nanoparticles as contrast agents for in vivo optical imaging

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: tumor imaging indicated that IR780@NPs have a longer retention time and much higher accumulation on the tumor site compared to free dye after intravenous administration. Overall this hydrophilic NIR fluorescent contrast agent exhibits excellent photophysical characteristics and low cytotoxicity, and holds a strong promise for a variety of applications including bioimaging and therapy.

Source: Journal of Materials Chemistry B

DOI: 10.1039/c6tb01234e

Authors: Lesan Yan, Huiquan Wang, Anqi Zhang, Calvin Zhao, Yongping Chen, Xingde Li

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Tiangong University

Language: English

Topic: Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute