We demonstrate long-range enhancement of fluorescence and Raman scattering using a
dense random array of Ag nanoislands (AgNIs) coated with column-structured silica (CSS) …

Chronic liver diseases (CLDs) are a major public health problem. Despite the progress
achieved in fighting against viral hepatitis, the emergence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …

Detecting macrovesicular steatosis (MS) in live and deceased donor livers is crucial. Studies
have unequivocally shown that the severity of MS correlates with adverse post-LT outcomes …

The growth of the bacterium E. coli was monitored by targeting the phospholipid constituents
through desorption electrospray ionization and characterizing individual sets of isomers by …

Milk fat globules (MFGs) are all mammals' natural physical state of fat in milk emulsion. The
distribution of bioactive lipids, especially fat-soluble vitamins, in MFGs is of great interest. In …

Hyperspectral stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy is a powerful method for
direct visualisation and compositional analysis of cellular lipid droplets. Here we report the …

Visualizing the spatial distribution of chemical compositions in biological tissues is of great
importance to study fundamental biological processes and origin of diseases. Raman …

Raman microscopy is an emerging tool for molecular imaging and analysis of living
samples. Use of Raman microscopy in life sciences is, however, still limited because of its …

Background/purpose of the study There is a need to find a standardized and low-risk
diagnostic tool that can non-invasively detect non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Surface …

Lipid droplets (LDs) are highly dynamic organelles in cells and are closely related not only
to intracellular lipid metabolic processes but also to various lipid metabolism disorders such …