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Theranostic Nanoparticles

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Theranostic nanoparticles hold the potential to revolutionize disease management. Over the last decade, there has been growing interest in the engineering of various kinds of theranostic nanoparticles for simultaneous cancer imaging and therapy in small animals. Efficient targeting of theranostic nanoparticles to the tumor site is critical for both diagnosis and therapy. However, difficulties still exist in the engineering of biocompatible theranostic nanoparticles with highly specific in vivo tumor-targeting capabilities. Here, we discuss the current and prospective status of theranostic nanoparticles that actively target tumors, as well as the challenges that still exist.

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine

DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.114.146019

Authors: Feng Chen, Emily B. Ehlerding, Weibo Cai

Institutions: University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Cancer Institute