Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis
Brigham and Women's Hospital · Harvard University · +5 more institutions
Abstract
There is urgency for the development of nanomaterials that can meet emerging biomedical needs. Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) offer high magnetic moments and surface-area-to-volume ratios that make them attractive for hyperthermia therapy of cancer and targeted drug delivery. Additionally, they can function as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and can improve the sensitivity of biosensors and diagnostic tools. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have resulted in the realization of the next generation of MNPs suitable for these and other biomedical applications. This review discusses methods utilized for the fabrication and engineering of MNPs. Recent progress in the use of MNPs for…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 20.16
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 310
Authors
5- AFAli Farzin
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- SAS. Alireza Etesami
University of Memphis
- JQJacob Quint
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- AMAdnan Memić
University of Connecticut, King Abdulaziz University
- ATAli TamayolCorresponding
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, University of Connecticut
Topics & keywords
- Nanotechnology
- Cancer therapy
- Magnetic nanoparticles
- Drug delivery
- Materials science
- Magnetic hyperthermia
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Cancer treatment
- Good health and well-being