Abstract:
:By acoustically detecting the optical absorption contrast, photoacoustic (PA) tomography (PAT) has broken the penetration limits of traditional high-resolution optical imaging. Through spectroscopic analysis of the target's optical absorption, PAT can identify a wealth of endogenous and exogenous molecules and thus is inherently capable of molecular imaging with high sensitivity. PAT's molecular sensitivity is uniquely accompanied by non-ionizing radiation, high spatial resolution, and deep penetration in biological tissues, which other optical imaging modalities cannot achieve yet. In this concise review, we summarize the most recent technological advancements in PA molecular imaging and highlight the novel molecular probes specifically made for PAT in deep tissues. We conclude with a brief discussion of the opportunities for future advancements.
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Curr Opin Chem Bioljournal_title
Current opinion in chemical biologyauthors
Yao J,Wang LVdoi
10.1016/j.cbpa.2018.03.016subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2018-08-01 00:00:00pages
104-112eissn
1367-5931issn
1879-0402pii
S1367-5931(18)30008-5journal_volume
45pub_type
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