Albumin-based nanoparticle for dual-modality imaging of the lymphatic system.

ABSTRACT: The lymphatic system is a complex network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphoid organs. The current understanding of the basic mechanism and framework of the lymphatic system is relatively limited and not ideal for exploring the function of the lymphatic system, diagnosing lymphatic system diseases, and controlling tumor metastasis. Imaging modalities for evaluating lymphatic system diseases mainly include lymphatic angiography, reactive dye lymphatic angiography, radionuclide lymphatic angiography, computed tomography, and ultrasonography. However, these are insufficient for clinical diagnosis. Some novel imaging methods, such as magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission computed tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography, and n

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9838117 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature