Application of Fluorescence Imaging in Cancer
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Methods and Technologies Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 10663
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fluorescence imaging; cancer metabolism; cancer immunotherapy; NAD supplementation; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; neurodegenerative disorder
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As a crucial component of cancer research, fluorescence imaging includes the visualization of the autofluorescence or intrinsic fluorescence of intracellular metabolites, externally administered chemical fluorescence probes, and genetically engineered fluorescence indicators, etc. This technology also plays an important role in certain surgical procedures, providing real-time insights. Fluorescence imaging serves as a versatile tool for researchers, facilitating mechanistic investigations, the identification of cancer diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, the discovery of druggable targets, and the exploration of interactions between tumor cells and immune cells, tracking circulating cancer cells. These applications are merely a glimpse into its diverse utility. Given the extensive scope of its utility in cancer research and clinical applications, there is a compelling case for the creation of a dedicated Special Issue. This Special Issue will serve as a platform for the dissemination of the latest findings and breakthroughs in the various applications of fluorescence imaging within the context of cancer, fostering continued advancements in this dynamic field.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, comprehensive review or insightful commentary articles on previous studies in the realm of cancer research (cellular, tumor animal models), or clinical applications (real-time, biopsy, FFPE sections) focusing on the following areas: (1) imaging of the autofluorescence or intrinsic fluorescence of intracellular metabolites, either intensity-based or fluorescence lifetime-based; (2) development of, or by using, any types of fluorescence probes or reporters; (3) development of instrumentation for fluorescence imaging; (4) fluorescence spectroscopic studies that contribute to the improvement of fluorescence imaging; (5) (AI-assisted) fluorescence imaging analysis techniques.
Dr. He Nucleus Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- NADH and FAD
- redox ratio
- chemical fluorescence probes
- genetically engineered fluorescence indicators/reporters
- fluorescence imaging analysis
- fluorescence imaging instrumentation
- fluorescence imaging of treatment response
- fluorescence imaging in immunotherapy
- fluorescence imaging in surgery
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