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François Lux¹, Lucie Sancey¹, Andrea Bianchi²

¹Institut Lumière Matière, UMR5306 Université Lyon 1-CNRS, Université de Lyon, 69622 Villeurbanne cedex, France.

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Summary

Gadolinium-based nanoparticles are rapidly developing as MRI contrast agents and radiosensitizers. Their unique properties enable targeted tumor imaging and enhanced radiation therapy, paving the way for personalized medicine.

Keywords:

MRI gadolinium multimodality nanoparticles oncology radiotherapy theranostic

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Radiotherapy and Oncology

Background:

Gadolinium-based nanoparticles (GdNPs) are emerging as valuable tools in medical diagnostics and therapeutics.
Their properties include high relaxivity for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and potential for passive tumor uptake via the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the dual role of GdNPs as MRI-positive contrast agents and radiosensitizers.
To explore their potential in image-guided therapy and personalized medicine.

Main Methods:

Review of recent literature on GdNPs for MRI and radiosensitization.
Analysis of GdNP properties such as relaxivity, biodistribution, and tumor targeting via EPR effect.
Examination of GdNP efficacy under various irradiation types including radiotherapy, neutron therapy, and hadron therapy.

Main Results:

GdNPs exhibit high relaxivity, making them effective MRI contrast agents.
They demonstrate suitable biodistribution and passive tumor accumulation through the EPR effect.
GdNPs have shown significant radiosensitizing potential across different irradiation modalities.

Conclusions:

GdNPs offer a promising platform for theranostic applications, combining diagnostic imaging with therapeutic enhancement.
Their integration into radiotherapy, neutron therapy, and hadron therapy represents a significant advancement towards image-guided treatments.
The development of GdNPs supports the advancement of personalized medicine strategies.