Ultrasound contrast agents Targeting and processing methods for theranostics

Recent advancements in nano/micro materials and related characterization approaches allow the design of a new type of ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) with enhanced multifunctional behaviour. This is chance is also supported by the recent achievements in modelling and signal processing. This book p...

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Other Authors: Paradossi, Gaio (Editor), Pellegretti, Paolo (Editor), Trucco, Andrea (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milano Springer Milan 2010, 2010
Edition:1st ed. 2010
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Towards Ultrasound Molecular Imaging
  • Use of Microbubbles as Ultrasound Contrast Agents for Molecular Imaging
  • Design of Novel Polymer Shelled Ultrasound Contrast Agents: Towards an Ultrasound Triggered Drug Delivery
  • Lipidic Microbubble Targeting of Surface Proteins Using an in Vitro System
  • Protein Interactions with Microballoons: Consequences for Biocompatibility and Application as Contrast Agents
  • Polymer Based Biointerfaces: A Case Study on Devices for Theranostics and Tissue Engineering
  • Ultrasound Contrast Agent Microbubble Dynamics
  • Characterization of Acoustic Properties of PVA-Shelled Ultrasound Contrast Agents
  • Novel Characterization Techniques of Microballoons
  • A Comparative Analysis of Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging Techniques
  • Remote Measurement of the Ultrasound Contrast Agent Concentration
  • Bubble Behavior Testing (BBT) System for Ultrasound Contrast Agent Characterization
  • A New Flexible Ultrasound Scanner Suitable for Research Topics