Targeted Contrast Agent for Cancer Imaging (IMAGE)

Case Western Reserve University

Targeted Contrast Agent for Cancer Imaging

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The figure illustrates the concept of work. The targeted contrast agent, ZD2-Gd3N@C80, binds to aggressive tumor and produces strong signal enhancement, but not in slow-growing tumors, which allow detection and risk-stratification of breast cancer.

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Case Western Reserve University

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