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Biomedical Applications of Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging
Xiang Yang1, Xiang Zhao2, Ke Yang1
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China; Medical Research Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
Abstract:
Terahertz (THz=10(12)Hz) radiation has attracted wide attention for its unprecedented sensing ability and its noninvasive and nonionizing properties. Tremendous strides in THz instrumentation have prompted impressive breakthroughs in THz biomedical research. Here, we review the current state of THz spectroscopy and imaging in various biomedical applications ranging from biomolecules, including DNA/RNA, amino acids/peptides, proteins, and carbohydrates, to cells and tissues. We also address the potential biological effects of THz radiation during its biological applications and propose future prospects for this cutting-edge technology.
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