Nanotechnology for sensing, imaging, and treating cancer. Surgical oncology clinics of North America [Surg Oncol Clin N Am] Journal article | | Title | Nanotechnology for sensing, imaging, and treating cancer. | | Author(s) | Panchapakesan B, Wickstrom E | | Institution | Delaware MEMS and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA. | | Source | Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2007 Apr; 16(2):293-305. | | Abstract | Nanotechnology encompasses the creation and use of materials, devices, and systems at the level of atoms, molecules, and supramolecular structures. Nanotechnology for cancer consists of three main areas: (1) nanodetectors for sensing proteins and cancer cells, (2) nanoparticle or nanovector formulations for high-contrast imaging, and (3) nanotechnology-based drug delivery and therapeutic formulations. Although there are tremendous challenges facing nanotechnologists, nanotechnology, if properly integrated with established cancer research, can make laboratory-to-clinic transfer of technology successful, which can result in breakthrough potential for patient care. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 17560513 |
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