%0 journal article
%@ 0391-3988
%A Kohl, Y., Kaiser, C., Bost, W., Stracke, F., Thielecke, H., Wischke, C., Lendlein, A., Kratz, K., Lemor, R.

%D 2011
%J The International Journal of Artificial Organs
%N 2
%P 249-252 
%R doi:10.5301/IJAO.2011.6405
%T Near-infrared dye-loaded PLGA nanoparticles prepared by spray drying for photoacoustic applications
%U https://doi.org/10.5301/IJAO.2011.6405
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%X Conclusion: The high optical absorption at the relevant NIR-wavelength around 800 nm in combination with absence of cytotoxicity qualifies the ICG-loaded PLGA particles as promising candidates for degradable photoacoustic contrast agents.