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Alterations of the extracellular matrix in ovarian cancer studied by Second Harmonic Generation imaging microscopy

BMC Cancer · 2010 · Vol. 10(1) · pp. 94–94
Oleg NadiarnykhRonald LaCombMolly BrewerPaul J. Campagnola

Abstract

Due to the large structural changes in tissue assembly and the SHG sensitivity to these collagen alterations, quantitative discrimination is achieved using small patient data sets. Ultimately these measurements may be developed as intrinsic biomarkers for use in clinical applications.

Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy TechniquesPhotoacoustic and Ultrasonic ImagingUltrasound Imaging and ElastographyExtracellular matrixCollagen fibrilSecond-harmonic generationOvarian cancerCollagen fiberMaterials scienceMatrix (chemical analysis)Biomedical engineeringBiophysicsPathology

MeSH terms

BiopsyComputer SimulationDiagnostic ImagingExtracellular MatrixFemaleHumansImage EnhancementMicroscopyMicroscopy, FluorescenceMonte Carlo MethodOvarian NeoplasmsOvaryAnisotropy

Funding

  • University of Connecticut
  • National Institutes of Health
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