Date of Award

5-10-2017

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Chemistry

First Advisor

Dr. Maged Henary

Second Advisor

Dr. Suazette Mooring

Third Advisor

Dr. Donald Hamelberg

Abstract

A novel series of near-infrared fluorescent contrast agents was developed and characterized. Their physicochemical and optical properties were measured. By altering functional groups of cyanine fluorophores, the selective targeting of endocrine glands, exocrine glands, cartilage and bone using NIR fluorescence to visualize the targeted tissue has been reported. These agents have high specificity for tissue targeting inherent to the chemical structure of the fluorophore. After a single low-dose intravenous injection these agents have high specificity for tissue targeting inherent to the chemical structure of the fluorophore. The results lay the foundation for future improvements in optical imaging in endocrine surgery, tissue engineering, joint surgery, and cartilage-specific drug development.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.57709/10044242

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