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Author Spotlight: Advancing Bioimaging and Therapy with Functional Nanomaterials

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Advanced Functional Nanomaterials for Theranostics.

Haoyuan Huang¹, Jonathan F Lovell¹

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, 14260, United States.

Advanced Functional Materials

|August 22, 2017

Summary

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Advanced nanoscale materials show promise for disease diagnosis and therapy (theranostics). Research focuses on in vivo applications and clinical translation, driving innovation in theranostic agent development.

Keywords:

Imaging Nanoparticles Theranostic Therapy

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Nanoscale materials are extensively researched for combined therapeutic and diagnostic (theranostic) applications.
Research is transitioning from in vitro studies to in vivo animal models to enhance clinical translation potential.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss design considerations and challenges of advanced theranostic materials.
To highlight the potential of various nanoscale biomaterials for diagnosis and therapy.

Main Methods:

Review of common nanoscale biomaterial classes: magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots, upconversion nanoparticles, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, carbon-based nanoparticles, and organic dye-based nanoparticles.
Discussion of how material variations (size, surface modification) impact biocompatibility and tissue interactions.

Main Results:

Various nanoscale materials demonstrate potential for both diagnostic and therapeutic functions.
Material properties like size and surface modifications can be tuned to improve biocompatibility and target interactions.

Conclusions:

Improved disease detection and enhanced chemotherapeutic treatments are key drivers for theranostic research.
Realistic considerations for clinical translatability are crucial for future theranostic agent development.