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Dye-Loaded Micelles for Direct Visualization of Colorectal Cancer
A tissue-selective, biocompatible contrast agent enables the visual identification of tumors and tumor margins during procedures Problem: Dye-based chromoendoscopy (DBC) helps endoscopists visualize colorectal mucosa and identify inflammatory polyps that could progress toward colorectal cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However,...
Published: 1/8/2025   |   Inventor(s): Andrew Tsourkas, Ahmad Amirshaghaghi, Zhiliang Cheng, Karthik Sundaram, Yiran Tian
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Imaging Agents, Nanotechnology, Oncology, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Materials
Coated Metallic Nanoclusters without Carrier Molecule
Nanocluster agents that enable imaging through cyanine dyes and/or photosensitizers without the need for additional carrier molecules. Problem: There is a need for visual inspection and feedback before and during surgery for removing tumors and cancerous cells from surrounding healthy tissue. Better visualization can lead to better prognosis because...
Published: 1/8/2025   |   Inventor(s): Andrew Tsourkas, Jayesh Thawani, Ahmad Amirshaghaghi, Lesan Yan, Zhiliang Cheng
Keywords(s): Antibody, Cell Therapy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Research Tools & Reagents, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Chemical Processes and Synthesis, Technology Classifications > Imaging, Technology Classifications > Materials