Molecular imaging of pulmonary diseases

Respiratory Research

Julien Dimastromatteo¹  Eric J. Charles²  Victor E. Laubach² 

[1] Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia;Department of Surgery, University of Virginia;

关键词: Molecular imaging;    Pulmonary disease;    SPECT;    PET;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12931-018-0716-0

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Imaging holds an important role in the diagnosis of lung diseases. Along with clinical tests, noninvasive imaging techniques provide complementary and valuable information that enables a complete differential diagnosis. Various novel molecular imaging tools are currently under investigation aimed toward achieving a better understanding of lung disease physiopathology as well as early detection and accurate diagnosis leading to targeted treatment. Recent research on molecular imaging methods that may permit differentiation of the cellular and molecular components of pulmonary disease and monitoring of immune activation are detailed in this review. The application of molecular imaging to lung disease is currently in its early stage, especially compared to other organs or tissues, but future studies will undoubtedly reveal useful pulmonary imaging probes and imaging modalities.

【 授权许可】

Unknown