Opportunities for Photoacoustic-Guided Drug Delivery

Author(s): Jun Xia, Chulhong Kim and Jonathan F. Lovell

Volume 16, Issue 6, 2015

Page: [571 - 581] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/1389450116666150707100328

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Abstract

Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is rapidly becoming established as a viable imaging modality for small animal research, with promise of near-future human clinical translation. In this review, we discuss emerging prospects for photoacoustic-guided drug delivery. PAI presents opportunities for applications related to drug delivery, mainly with respect to either monitoring drug effects or monitoring drugs themselves. PAI is well-suited for imaging disease pathology and treatment response. Alternatively, PAI can be used to directly monitor the accumulation of various light-absorbing contrast agents or carriers with theranostic properties.

Keywords: Drug delivery, image-guided therapy, optoacoustic, photoacoustic, photothermal, theranostics.


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