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Method for imaging skin surface intercellular and intracellular structure using a compound to enhance contrast

US6544183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2001
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2021

Classification

  • 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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