Ultrasound imaging, also known as echography, is a widespread diagnostic tool in medicine. Handiness and versatility are established assets of this non-invasive imaging technique. Echogenic devices enhance the sensitivity of this method and formulations of novel systems is a growing field in biomedical research. In this contribution we describe the synthesis, the mesoscopic characterization, and the functionalization of microbubbles based on telechelic poly (vinyl alcohol) for a next-generation ultrasound imaging multifunctional device suitable for diagnosis as well as for therapeutic purposes.
Cavalieri, F., El Hamassi, A., Chiessi, E., Paradossi, G., Villa, R., Zaffaroni, N. (2006). Ligands Tethering to Biocompatible Ultrasound Active Polymeric Microbubbles Surface. MACROMOLECULAR SYMPOSIA, 234, 94-101 [10.1002/masy.200650213].
Ligands Tethering to Biocompatible Ultrasound Active Polymeric Microbubbles Surface
CAVALIERI, FRANCESCA;CHIESSI, ESTER;PARADOSSI, GAIO;
2006-01-01
Abstract
Ultrasound imaging, also known as echography, is a widespread diagnostic tool in medicine. Handiness and versatility are established assets of this non-invasive imaging technique. Echogenic devices enhance the sensitivity of this method and formulations of novel systems is a growing field in biomedical research. In this contribution we describe the synthesis, the mesoscopic characterization, and the functionalization of microbubbles based on telechelic poly (vinyl alcohol) for a next-generation ultrasound imaging multifunctional device suitable for diagnosis as well as for therapeutic purposes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
