Method for imaging skin surface intercellular and intracellular structure using a compound to enhance contrast
US6544183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods to image the skin surface in order to view intercellular and intracellular structure. In particular, the invention relates to use of a compound (e.g., fluorescent dye) to enhance contrast and obtain better imaging.
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