X-ray computed tomography imaging of a tumor with high sensitivity using gold nanoparticles conjugated to a cancer-specific antibody via polyethylene glycol chains on their surface
Contrast agents are often used to enhance the contrast of X-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging of tumors to improve diagnostic accuracy. However, because the iodine-based contrast agents currently used in hospitals are of low molecular weight, the agent is rapidly excreted from the kidney or moves...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-01-01
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Series: | Science and Technology of Advanced Materials |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2016.1194167 |