Dynamic visualization of RGD-quantum dot binding to tumor neovasculature and extravasation in multiple living mouse models using intravital microscopy.
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SUBMITTER: Smith BR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3030963 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct
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Dynamic visualization of RGD-quantum dot binding to tumor neovasculature and extravasation in multiple living mouse models using intravital microscopy.
Smith Bryan Ronain BR Cheng Zhen Z De Abhijit A Rosenberg Jarrett J Gambhir Sanjiv Sam SS
Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) 20101001 20
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