Nanophotonic-enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detection

Abstract Photoacoustic brain imaging (PABI) has emerged as a promising biomedical imaging modality, combining high contrast of optical imaging with deep tissue penetration of ultrasound imaging. This review explores the application of photoacoustic imaging in brain tumor imaging, highlighting the sy...

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Main Authors: Ali Rizwan, Badrinathan Sridharan, Jin Hyeong Park, Daehun Kim, Jean-Claude Vial, Kwangseuk Kyhm, Hae Gyun Lim
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Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12951-025-03204-5
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author Ali Rizwan
Badrinathan Sridharan
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Jean-Claude Vial
Kwangseuk Kyhm
Hae Gyun Lim
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description Abstract Photoacoustic brain imaging (PABI) has emerged as a promising biomedical imaging modality, combining high contrast of optical imaging with deep tissue penetration of ultrasound imaging. This review explores the application of photoacoustic imaging in brain tumor imaging, highlighting the synergy between nanomaterials and state of the art optical techniques to achieve high-resolution imaging of deeper brain tissues. PABI leverages the photoacoustic effect, where absorbed light energy causes thermoelastic expansion, generating ultrasound waves that are detected and converted into images. This technique enables precise diagnosis, therapy monitoring, and enhanced clinical screening, specifically in the management of complex diseases such as breast cancer, lymphatic disorder, and neurological conditions. Despite integration of photoacoustic agents and ultrasound radiation, providing a comprehensive overview of current methodologies, major obstacles in brain tumor treatment, and future directions for improving diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. The review underscores the significance of PABI as a robust research tool and medical method, with the potential to revolutionize brain disease diagnosis and treatment. Graphical Abstract
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spelling doaj-art-25835abb5d0b45269751ca7066b9c61e2025-08-20T03:05:49ZengBMCJournal of Nanobiotechnology1477-31552025-03-0123113010.1186/s12951-025-03204-5Nanophotonic-enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detectionAli Rizwan0Badrinathan Sridharan1Jin Hyeong Park2Daehun Kim3Jean-Claude Vial4Kwangseuk Kyhm5Hae Gyun Lim6Smart Gym-Based Translational Research Center for Active Senior’S Healthcare, Pukyong National UniversityDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National UniversityDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National UniversityIndusrty 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National UniversityUniversité Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, LIPhyDepartment of Optics & Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, Pusan National UniversitySmart Gym-Based Translational Research Center for Active Senior’S Healthcare, Pukyong National UniversityAbstract Photoacoustic brain imaging (PABI) has emerged as a promising biomedical imaging modality, combining high contrast of optical imaging with deep tissue penetration of ultrasound imaging. This review explores the application of photoacoustic imaging in brain tumor imaging, highlighting the synergy between nanomaterials and state of the art optical techniques to achieve high-resolution imaging of deeper brain tissues. PABI leverages the photoacoustic effect, where absorbed light energy causes thermoelastic expansion, generating ultrasound waves that are detected and converted into images. This technique enables precise diagnosis, therapy monitoring, and enhanced clinical screening, specifically in the management of complex diseases such as breast cancer, lymphatic disorder, and neurological conditions. Despite integration of photoacoustic agents and ultrasound radiation, providing a comprehensive overview of current methodologies, major obstacles in brain tumor treatment, and future directions for improving diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. The review underscores the significance of PABI as a robust research tool and medical method, with the potential to revolutionize brain disease diagnosis and treatment. Graphical Abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12951-025-03204-5NanophotonicsUltrasoundPhotoacoustic brain imagingBlood–brain barrier
spellingShingle Ali Rizwan
Badrinathan Sridharan
Jin Hyeong Park
Daehun Kim
Jean-Claude Vial
Kwangseuk Kyhm
Hae Gyun Lim
Nanophotonic-enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detection
Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Nanophotonics
Ultrasound
Photoacoustic brain imaging
Blood–brain barrier
title Nanophotonic-enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detection
title_full Nanophotonic-enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detection
title_fullStr Nanophotonic-enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detection
title_full_unstemmed Nanophotonic-enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detection
title_short Nanophotonic-enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detection
title_sort nanophotonic enhanced photoacoustic imaging for brain tumor detection
topic Nanophotonics
Ultrasound
Photoacoustic brain imaging
Blood–brain barrier
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12951-025-03204-5
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