Optical-resolution photoacoustic endomicroscopy in vivo

Joon Mo Yang, Chiye Li, Ruimin Chen, Bin Rao, Junjie Yao, Cheng Hung Yeh, Amos Danielli, Konstantin Maslov, Qifa Zhou, K. Kirk Shung, Lihong V. Wang

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Abstract

Optical-resolution photoacoustic microscopy (OR-PAM) has become a major experimental tool of photoacoustic tomography, with unique imaging capabilities for various biological applications. However, conventional imaging systems are all table-top embodiments, which preclude their use in internal organs. In this study, by applying the ORPAM concept to our recently developed endoscopic technique, called photoacoustic endoscopy (PAE), we created an optical-resolution photoacoustic endomicroscopy (OR-PAEM) system, which enables internal organ imaging with a much finer resolution than conventional acousticresolution PAE systems. OR-PAEM has potential preclinical and clinical applications using either endogenous or exogenous contrast agents.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)918-932
Number of pages15
JournalBiomedical Optics Express
Volume6
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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