Nanotechnology for sensing, imaging, and treating cancer.
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.
Panchapakesan
Balaji
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Delaware MEMS and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA. baloo@ece.udel.edu
Wickstrom
Eric
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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*