Metal nanoparticles as biospecific contrast agents for cancer imaging

Konstantin Sokolov, Christina Robinson, Tom Collier, Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Michele Follen, Rueben Lotan

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Abstract

Optical imaging techniques have shown promise for pre-cancer detection; furthermore, there is significant interest in identifying cancer specific biomarkers. We present optically interrogated contrast agents based on metal nanocrystals for optical imaging with molecular specificity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBiomedical Topical Meeting, BIOMED 2002
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
Pages376-378
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)1557527024
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventBiomedical Topical Meeting, BIOMED 2002 - Miami Beach, United States
Duration: Apr 7 2002Apr 10 2002

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceBiomedical Topical Meeting, BIOMED 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami Beach
Period4/7/024/10/02

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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