Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology

Semmler, Wolfhard; Schwaiger, Markus

The aim of this textbook of molecular imaging is to provide an up to date review of this rapidly growing field and to discuss basic methodological aspects necessary for the interpretation of experimental and clinical results. Emphasis is placed on the interplay of imaging technology and probe development, since the physical properties of the imaging approach need to be closely linked with the biologic application of the probe (i.e. nanoparticles and microbubbles). Various chemical strategies are discussed and related to the biologic applications. Reporter-gene imaging is being addressed not only in experimental protocols, but also first clinical applications are discussed. Finally, strategies of imaging to characterize apoptosis and angiogenesis are described and discussed in the context of possible clinical translation.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2008-07-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783540727170

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-72718-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 280