[HTML][HTML] Recent developments in dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging of tumor angiogenesis

R Saini, K Hoyt - Imaging in medicine, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
R Saini, K Hoyt
Imaging in medicine, 2014ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Angiogenesis is a critical process for tumor growth and metastatic dissemination. There is
tremendous interest in the development of noninvasive methods for imaging tumor
angiogenesis, and ultrasound (US) is an emerging platform technology to address this
challenge. The introduction of intravascular microbubble contrast agents not only allows real-
time visualization of tumor perfusion during an US examination, but they can be
functionalized with specific ligands to permit molecular US imaging of angiogenic …
Abstract
Angiogenesis is a critical process for tumor growth and metastatic dissemination. There is tremendous interest in the development of noninvasive methods for imaging tumor angiogenesis, and ultrasound (US) is an emerging platform technology to address this challenge. The introduction of intravascular microbubble contrast agents not only allows real-time visualization of tumor perfusion during an US examination, but they can be functionalized with specific ligands to permit molecular US imaging of angiogenic biomarkers that are overexpressed on the tumor endothelium. In this article, we will review current concepts and developing trends for US imaging of tumor angiogenesis, including relevant preclinical and clinicsal findings.
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