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Mirae Kim1, Jinhyeong Jang2, Chaenyung Cha1
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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Summary
Carbon nanomaterials offer dual diagnostic and therapeutic functions in nanomedicine. This review highlights recent advancements and trends in using these versatile materials for theranostic applications.
Area of Science:
- Nanomedicine
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Theranostic nanomedicine combines diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities using multifunctional nanomaterials.
- Carbon nanomaterials possess inherent properties suitable for advanced medical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress and trends in the application of carbon nanomaterials for theranostic purposes.
- To highlight the multifunctionality of carbon nanomaterials in nanomedicine.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of research on carbon nanomaterials in theranostics.
- Analysis of engineering strategies for imparting multifunctionality to nanomaterials.
Main Results:
- Carbon nanomaterials are increasingly utilized in theranostic nanomedicine due to their versatile properties.
- Various types of carbon nanomaterials demonstrate potential for combined diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Conclusions:
- Carbon nanomaterials represent a promising platform for developing advanced theranostic nanomedicines.
- Continued research in engineering carbon nanomaterials will drive innovation in theranostic applications.
