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ArticleCommunications biology2026

Label-free in vivo molecular profiling of the human retina by non-resonant Raman spectroscopy.

Ryan Sentosa, Milana Kendrisic, Matthias Salas, Matthias Eibl, Michael Schmitt, Vasyl Shynkar, Wim de Jong, Heiko Stino, Andreas Pollreisz, Michael Kempe and 6 more

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Article in Communications biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Ryan SentosaCenter for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2060-7905
Milana KendrisicCenter for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Matthias SalasCenter for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Matthias EiblCarl Zeiss AG, Jena, Germany.
Michael SchmittInstitute of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3807-3630
Vasyl ShynkarHORIBA France SAS, LOOS, France.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2825-0573
Wim de JongTNO, Optics Department, Delft, Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-2134-5181
Heiko StinoDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0233-359X
Andreas PollreiszDepartment of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3902-239X
Michael KempeCarl Zeiss AG, Jena, Germany.
Jürgen PoppInstitute of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany.
Tilman SchmollCarl Zeiss Meditec Inc., Dublin, CA, USA.
Marco AndreanaCenter for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8212-0545
Angelika UnterhuberCenter for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1251-3001
Wolfgang DrexlerCenter for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Rainer A LeitgebCenter for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. rainer.leitgeb@meduniwien.ac.at.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0131-4111

Funding

Christian Doppler Forschungsgesellschaft (Christian Doppler Research Association) CD10260501EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020) 732969
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Early detection of retinal molecular biomarkers is crucial for addressing the unmet clinical need to prevent irreversible neural tissue damage in ophthalmic and neurodegenerative diseases. Among emerging molecular sensing techniques, non-resonant Raman spectroscopy stands out as a naturally label-free and noninvasive method, offering rich biochemical information. However, in vivo detection of non-resonant Raman spectra from retinal tissue has proven to be challenging so far. Previous studies have reported conflicting results, likely due to overwhelming pigment autofluorescence. In this study, we identified the optic nerve head as the optimal retinal location for acquiring non-resonant Raman spectra in the molecular fingerprint region. Through longitudinal intra-subject measurements, we revealed dynamic changes in the molecular composition. Furthermore, a comparative study across age groups enabled the identification of molecular alterations associated with aging. These findings establish a critical foundation for utilizing non-resonant Raman spectroscopy as an early diagnostic tool for the detection of molecular biomarkers associated with ophthalmic and neurodegenerative diseases.

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RetinaSpectrum Analysis, RamanAdultAgedAgingBiomarkersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultBiomarkers

Identifiers

PMID41775856
PMCPMC13066014

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