title: Nanotechnology for sensing, imaging, and treating cancer.
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.
authors.affiliation: Delaware MEMS and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA. baloo@ece.udel.edu
authors.forename: Balaji
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Panchapakesan
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Wickstrom
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*