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An intravenous probe for colorectal cancer screening

Early detection of colorectal lesions is the cornerstone of cancer prevention. Intravenous administration of a novel fluorescent peptide probe now enables the screening of the whole colorectal area using near-infrared fluorescence colonoscopy, an approach that was documented as safe, well-tolerated and specific in its detection of colorectal polyps.

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Figure 1: Different applications of endoscopic molecular imaging in the digestive system.

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Li, Y. An intravenous probe for colorectal cancer screening. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 12, 554–556 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2015.157

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