Molecular imaging of carcinogenesis with metal nanoparticles

Konstantin Sokolov, Jesse Aaron, Sonia Kumar, Vivian Mack, Lezlee Coghlan, Ann Gillenwater, Karen Adler Storthz, Michele Follen, Rebecca Richards Kortum

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Abstract

We present a new class of molecular specific contrast agents for optical imaging of carcinogenesis in vivo - gold nanoparticles conjugated with monoclonal antibodies specific for cancer biomarkers. The nanoparticles can resonantly scatter visible light that provides an opportunity for optical interrogation using reflectance spectroscopic and imaging modalities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFrontiers in Optics, FiO-2004
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)1557527792
StatePublished - 2004
EventFrontiers in Optics, FiO-2004 - Rochester, United States
Duration: Oct 12 2004 → …

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceFrontiers in Optics, FiO-2004
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityRochester
Period10/12/04 → …

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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