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  • Biomedical imaging
  • Molecular imaging
  • Optical imaging sciences

Background:

  • Emerging fluorescent reporter technologies allow for in vivo tagging of cellular and subcellular processes.
  • Advancements in imaging methods enable visualization and quantification of fluorescent markers within tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize pertinent technologies for in vivo fluorescence imaging of tissues.
  • To highlight applications in small-animal imaging for biomedical research and clinical translation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current fluorescent reporter technologies.
  • Overview of in vivo noninvasive and minimally invasive fluorescence imaging techniques.
  • Focus on small-animal imaging modalities.

Main Results:

  • A broad spectrum of fluorescence reporter technologies and imaging methods are available.
  • These technologies offer new ways to visualize and quantify fluorescent markers in vivo.
  • The field has seen major advances but also faces challenges.

Conclusions:

  • In vivo fluorescence imaging is a rapidly evolving field with significant potential.
  • These technologies are expected to impact biological research, drug discovery, and clinical practice.
  • Continued development is crucial for biomedical research and clinical translation.