Endomicroscopy and Cancer: A New Approach to the Visualization of Neoangiogenesis

Probe-based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (pCLE) is a novel imaging technique for gastrointestinal endoscopy providing in vivo microscopy at subcellular resolution. It offers the possibility to analyze neoangiogenesis and vessel density in vivo. Angiogenetic switch is essential in cancer progression...

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Main Authors: Renato Cannizzaro, Maurizio Mongiat, Vincenzo Canzonieri, Mara Fornasarig, Stefania Maiero, Valli De Re, Federico Todaro, Paolo De Paoli, Paola Spessotto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/537170