Surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is an optical spectroscopy that has been widely used in biomedical analysis. It is capable of extremely sensitive biomolecule detection and multiplexed analysis. This perspective highlights where SERS has been used to detect DNA, proteins, and where in vivo and in vitro analysis has been successfully utilized. SERS has becoming an alternative novel technique for biomolecule detection and clinical diagnostics.
Application of optical coherence tomography in endoscope
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a new imaging technique after X-ray imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonic imaging and so on, and its characteristic of can be optical fiber make it easy to combine with medical electronic endoscope. OCT endoscope technology can realize the high rate, high resolution, non-destructive and real-time imaging of human internal organs. The classification and basic principles of OCT as well as some important parameters of OCT technology including the probing depth and axial resolution are mainly introduced. Some recent research achievements and development of OCT endoscope scanning probes are discussed. The influences of light source on OCT endoscope are mostly analyzed. The main application of OCT endoscope is summarized.
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