Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of Living Cells and Tissues and its Potential

Abstract

To observe cells and tissues in thei‘r native’ states is a great challenge for researchers in biomedical fields. Development of a non-invasive and non-labeling analytical method for cells and tissues is eagerly anticipated. Raman spectroscopic measurement is a good candidate because it provides information on biomolecules of cells and tissues in their natural conditions. This technique has high potential not only for medical application such as diagnosis but also for biological research. In this paper, we introduce our basic researches into Raman spectroscopic measurement for biomedical applications.