Phosphotungstic acid (PTA) preferentially binds to collagen-rich regions of porcine carotid arteries and human atherosclerotic plaques using 3D micro-computed tomography (CE-μCT)
A. Hanly, R. D. Johnston, C. Lemass, A. Jose, B. Tornifoglio, C. Lally
This paper demonstrates that phosphotungstic acid (PTA) binds preferentially to collagen-rich regions in porcine carotid arteries and human atherosclerotic plaques, enabling non-destructive collagen quantification via 3D micro-CT.
bioRxiv · Jul 14, 2022 · PreprintBioengineering