Multispectral optoacoustic tomography resolves smart probe activation in vulnerable plaques

Daniel Razansky, Niels J. Harlaar, Jan Luuk Hillebrands, Adrian Taruttis, Eva Herzog, Clark Zeebregts, Goitzen Van Dam, Vasilis Ntziachristos

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Abstract

In this work, we show, for the first time to our knowledge, that multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) can deliver high resolution images of activatable molecular probe's distribution, sensitive to matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), deep within optically scattering human carotid specimen. It is further demonstrated that this method can be used in order to provide accurate maps of vulnerable plaque formations in atherosclerotic disease. Moreover, optoacoustic images can simultaneously show the underlining plaque morphology for accurate localization of MMP activity in three dimensions. This performance directly relates to small animal screening applications and to clinical potential as well.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhotons Plus Ultrasound
Subtitle of host publicationImaging and Sensing 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventPhotons Plus Ultrasound: Imaging and Sensing 2011 - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 23 Jan 201125 Jan 2011

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume7899
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Conference

ConferencePhotons Plus Ultrasound: Imaging and Sensing 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period23/01/1125/01/11

Keywords

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Carotid plaques
  • Molecular imaging
  • Multispectral optoacoustic tomography

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