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Biofunctionalization of Magnetic Nanomaterials
Published on: July 16, 2020
Magnetic nanoparticles: prospects in cancer imaging and therapy
Monica Tang1, Pamela J Russell, Aparajita Khatri
1Oncology Research Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Level 2, Clinical Sciences Building, Barker St., Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia.
Abstract:
Nanotechnology based on the use of submicronic particles of inorganic and/or organic origin has the potential to revolutionalize the clinical management of cancer; the possibility of real time monitoring of disease progression and effects of therapy is now real. Especially, iron oxide super paramagnetic nanoparticles have shown clinical utility in cancer imaging and drug delivery and some formulations are now FDA-approved for use in the clinic. The prospects of magnetic nanoparticles in cancer imaging and treatment are reviewed.
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