Polypyrrole nanoparticles: a potential optical coherence tomography contrast agent for cancer imaging.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
A near-infrared (NIR) absorbing contrast agent based on polypyrrole nanoparticles is described. Quantitative optical coherence tomography studies on tissue phantoms and Mie scattering calculations indicate their potential application for early-stage cancer diagnosis.
Medical subject headings
- Contrast Media
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Nanoparticles
- Neoplasms
- Polymers
- Pyrroles
- Tomography, Optical Coherence