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Synthesis and characterization of polystyrene embolization particles doped with tantalum oxide nanoparticles for X-ray contrast.

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Radiopaque and fluorescent embolic particles have been synthesized and characterised to match the size of vasculature found in tumours to ensure effective occlusion of the vessels. A literature search showed that the majority of vessels surrounding a tumour were less than 50 µm and therefore polydispersed polystyrene particles with a peak size of 50 µm have been synthesised. The embolic particles contain 5-8 nm amorphous tantalum oxide nanoparticles which provide X-ray contrast. Embolic parti...

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10.1007/s10856-015-5549-5

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Engineering Science
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Oncology
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Institution:
University of Oxford
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MSD
Department:
Oncology
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Institution:
University of Oxford
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MSD
Department:
Oncology
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Women's and Reproductive Health
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Morrison, R
Grant:
EP/G036861/1
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Townley, H
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Thompson, J
Bird, L
Hill, M
Publisher:
Springer US Publisher's website
Journal:
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine Journal website
Volume:
26
Issue:
8
Pages:
5549
Publication date:
2015-01-01
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EISSN:
1573-4838
ISSN:
0957-4530
Language:
English
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pubs:535505
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uuid:052874c1-51cd-4de1-8d25-45193557acc8
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535505
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2015-10-09

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