Ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) are used routinely in the clinic to enhance contrast in
ultrasonography. More recently, UCAs have been functionalised by conjugating ligands to …

In recent years, targeted ultrasound contrast agents (UCA) have emerged with the rapid
development of contrast-enhanced ultrasound technology and bio-nanotechnology …

Applying nanosized ultrasound contrast agents (nUCAs) in molecular imaging has received
considerable attention. nUCAs have been instrumental in ultrasound molecular imaging to …

Among all the imaging techniques, ultrasound imaging has a unique advantage due to its
features of real-time, low cost, high safety, and portability. Ultrasound contrast agents …

Ultrasound (US) is one of the most frequently used diagnostic methods. It is a non-invasive,
comparably inexpensive imaging method with a broad spectrum of applications, which can …

Targeted contrast-enhanced ultrasound (molecular ultrasound) is an emerging imaging
strategy that combines ultrasound technology with novel molecularly-targeted ultrasound …

Ultrasound is the second most utilized imaging modality in the world because it is widely
accessible, robust, and safe. Aside from its extensive use in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound …

Highlights•First in human trials show promise in the utility of molecular US imaging in
identifying malignant from benign lesions.•Nanometer sized bubbles which can extravasate …

Ultrasound (US) takes advantage of ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) to further increase
the sensitivity and specificity of monitoring at the cellular level, which has had a …

Ultrasound (US) is one of the most commonly used clinical imaging techniques. However,
the use of US and US‐based intravenous agents extends far beyond imaging. In particular …