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Multifunctional nanoparticles as biocompatible targeted probes for human cancer diagnosis and therapy

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The use of nanoparticles in biological application has been rapidly advancing toward practical applications in human cancer diagnosis and therapy. Upon linking the nanoparticles with biomolecules, they can be used to locate cancerous area as well as for traceable drug delivery with high affinity and specificity. In this review, we discuss the engineering of multifunctional nanoparticle probes and their use in bioimaging and nanomedicine.

Source: Journal of Materials Chemistry

DOI: 10.1039/b817667c

Authors: Ken-Tye Yong, Indrajit Roy, Mark T. Swihart, Paras N. Prasad

Institution: University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Language: English

Topic: Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, National Cancer Institute