In vivooptical imaging using quantum dots for the management of brain tumors
- 1 November 2006
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics
- Vol. 6 (6), 879-890
- https://doi.org/10.1586/14737159.6.6.879
Abstract
The surgical management of brain tumors requires the precise localization of tumor tissues within normal brain parenchyma in order to achieve accurate diagnostic biopsy and complete surgical resection. Quantum dots are optical semiconductor nanocrystals that exhibit stable, bright fluorescence. The intravenous injection of quantum dots is accompanied by reticuloendothelial system and macrophage sequestration. Macrophages infiltrate brain tumors and phagocytize intravenously injected quantum dots, optically labeling the tumors. Macrophage-mediated delivery of quantum dots to brain tumors may represent a novel technique to label tumors preoperatively. Quantum dots within tumors may be detected with optical imaging and optical spectroscopy tools, providing the surgeon with real-time optical feedback during the resection and biopsy of brain tumors.Keywords
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