In vivo fluorescene imaging in the superior NIR-II sub-window using clinical-grade fluorescent dye
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1.Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, College of Optical Science and Engineering, International Research Center for Advanced Photonics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;2.Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China

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the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFB3206000); the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U23A20487); Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Development Fund for Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University; the National Natural Science Foundation of China (61975172).

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    NIR-II fluorescence imaging demonstrates significant advantages in biological imaging with its high signal-to-background ratio (SBR) and deep tissue penetration, showing broad application prospects in biomedical fields. The classification of NIR-II imaging windowsfacilitates the optimization of imaging processes. Among these, the 1400-1500 nm imaging window benefits from its unique water absorption characteristics, enabling effective suppression of scattering background and achieving high-contrast imaging. This study systematically evaluates the imaging potential of the 1400-1500 nm window through simulation studies and in vivo experiments. To advance the clinical translation of fluorescence imaging in the 1400-1500 nm window, indocyanine green (ICG), an organic small-molecule dye approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was employed as the fluorescent probe. Utilizing its extended fluorescence emission tail in the NIR-II region, high-contrast and high-resolution imaging of mouse vasculature and intestinal structures was achieved in the 1400-1500 nm window. Furthermore, in combination with methylene blue (MB), another FDA-approved agent, high-quality dual-channel NIR-II imaging was successfully implemented enabling precise localization of blood vessels and lymph nodes in mice. This research further explores the unique advantages of the 1400-1500 nm imaging window in biological imaging and its clinical application potential. It also provides valuable references for the clinical translation of NIR-II fluorescence imaging.

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LI Jia-Yi, ZHANG Pei-Jin, XIA Qi-Ming, QIAN Jun. In vivo fluorescene imaging in the superior NIR-II sub-window using clinical-grade fluorescent dye[J]. Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves,2025,44(5):654~662

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  • Received:March 04,2025
  • Revised:July 24,2025
  • Adopted:March 17,2025
  • Online: July 17,2025
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