Technical Name Dual-modality imaging of structural ultrasound and functional magnetics for the high-specificity of nano-targeting tumors
Project Operator National Taiwan Normal University
Summary
Ultrasound has been clinically popular, but limited in tumor discrimination. For example, fatty liver can be detected in the routine health checkup, but liver tumors are not easy to distinguish from liver fibrosis, and early detectable. The technology integrates ultrasonic vibration characteristics and magnetic imaging, and utilizes targeted magnetic nanoparticles to improve the specificity and sensitivity of tumor recognition.
Scientific Breakthrough
1. It is proposed the innovation academic theory that the ultrasound imaging and magnetic target imaging, the most popular in clinics, are integrated into the one platform.
2. The current ultrasound imaging is promoted in both sensitivity and specificity of tumor discrimination by The magnetic contrast medium of nanoparticles utilized in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
3. Without large power consumption, the magnetic detection could be achieved by ultrasound vibration and no-power magnets, opposite to high-field MRI based on expensive maintenance fee of liquid helium and installation of shielding room.
Industrial Applicability
醫院診間、衛生所、健檢診所….已在使用超音波造影術,且可注射顯影劑的場域。