Table 1
SI and CNRs for tumor regions
| Region of interest | SI mean ± SD (AU) | CNR | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaD+, periphery | 59,100 ± 1,500 | NA | |
| CaD+, center | 52,600 ± 1,500 | NA | |
| CaD−, tumor | 35,300 ± 5,200 | NA | |
| Nontarget tissuea | 23,000 ± 1,700 | NA | |
| CaD+ periphery to CaD− | NAb | 8.6 | <0.001 |
| CaD+ center to CaD− | NA | 6.0 | <0.005 |
| CaD+ periphery to background | NA | 22.8 | <0.001 |
| CaD+ center to background | NA | 16.2 | <0.001 |
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a Observed NIRF signal originates from endogenous fluorochromes (autofluorescence) and exogenous (i.e., diet) fluorochromes. CNR = (SI1 − SI2)/
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b NA, not applicable.
