Table 1.
Identification of contrast agents detectable using MSOT. Endogenous chromophores and exogenous contrast agents, i.e. organic dyes and nanoparticles, detectable using MSOT.
Endogenous chromophores | Organic Dyes | Nanoparticles |
---|---|---|
Oxyhemoglobin | Indocyanine Green | Gold |
Deoxyhemoglobin | Methylene Blue | Iron Oxide |
Melanin | CF-750 | Silver |
HiLite 750 | Tungsten | |
IR-780 | Carbon Nanotubes | |
IR800CW |