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. 2017 Feb 14;36(4):378–384. doi: 10.14366/usg.17014

Fig. 1. Schematic drawing showing the procedure about synthesis of ultrasound contrast agents.

Fig. 1.

The procedure consists of four steps: preparation of phospholipid solution, evaporation/freeze-drying, formation of bubbles, and regulation of bubble size. DPPC, 1,2-dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine; DCP, dihexadecylphosphate; PBS, phosphated buffered saline.