Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is a promising emerging imaging modality that enables
spatially resolved imaging of optical tissue properties up to several centimeters deep in …

Phthalocyanines, as an organic compound, are widely used in photodynamic therapy (PDT),
but they still have the defect of poor selectivity. By introducing the concept of activatable …

Functional imaging of microvascular dynamics in extremities delivers intuitive information for
early detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of vascular diseases. High-resolution and high …

Abstract Background The Breslow depth is an important parameter to determine the excision
margin and prognosis of melanoma. However, it is difficult to accurately determine the actual …

This review focuses on the architecture and functions of theranostic nanoparticles. In the
beginning, this review highlights the importance of diagnostic imaging with a brief …

Optoacoustic (OA, photoacoustic) imaging capitalizes on the synergistic combination of light
excitation and ultrasound detection to empower biological and clinical investigations with …

Optical imaging has played a vital role in development of biomedicine and image-guided
theragnostic. Nevertheless, the clinical translation of optical molecular imaging for deep …

Purpose The aim of this review is to give an overview of the current status of targeted optical
fluorescence imaging in the field of oncology, cardiovascular, infectious and inflammatory …

Chitosan (CS) is a well-known stabilizer for metal nanoparticles in biomedical engineering.
However, very few studies have explored other important roles of CS including reducing …

Photomedicine has long been used for treating cancerous diseases. With advances in
chemical and material sciences, various types of light-activated photosensitizers (PSs) have …