RGD-Functionalized Superparamagnetic Nanoemulsions for Target-Specific Imaging of Tumor Angiogenesis
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T2-weighted coronal images of hind limb region with a subcutaneous tumor (yellow circle); pre(A, E) and 3 h post-contrast injection (B, F). Fluorescence images (C, G) and Perl’s staining (D, H) of tumor tissue. Injected contrast agent: control NE (A-D) or RGD-NE (E-H). Figure 1. Negative staining TEM (A) and schematic representation (B) of RGD-NE. RGD-Functionalized Superparamagnetic Nanoemulsions for Target-Specific Imaging of Tumor Angiogenesis
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