Front Cover: Metal Complexes and Nanoparticles for Photoacoustic Imaging (ChemBioChem 14/2023)

Abstract

Imaging techniques are used to identify, localize, and monitor the growth or reduction of cancerous tumors. Among the emerging methods, much research effort has been devoted to photoacoustic imaging. This method effectively combines the benefits of ultrasound and fluorescence imaging while minimizing their respective drawbacks using a light-in and ultrasound-out approach. Herein, the fundamental concept, recent advancements, and strategies for contrast agents based on molecular metal complexes or nanoparticles for photoacoustic imaging are reviewed. More information can be found in the Review by Axel Steinbrueck, Johannes Karges.