ICG-Functionalized Gold Nanostars As An Effective Contrast Agent For Real-time Tumor Localization with Dynamic Optical Contrast Imaging (DOCI) and Enhanced Radiation Therapy
Y. Alhiyari, Y. Liu, L. Mukdad, R. A. Odion, L. K. Evans, R. Shori, T. Vo-Dinh, M. St. John
This paper introduces ICG-functionalized gold nanostars to enhance DOCI for real-time tumor margin detection and improve radiation therapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
bioRxiv · Sep 19, 2023 · PreprintCancer Biology