Nanomaterial based Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cancer

Asampille Gitanjali, Varsha P Brahmkhatri, Hanudatta S Atreya

Abstract


Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a widely used noninvasivemedical tool for detection and diagnosis of cancer. In recentyears, MRI has witnessed significant contributions from nanotechnologyto incorporate advanced features such as multimodality of nanoparticles,therapeutic delivery, specific targeting and the optical detectability formolecular imaging. Accurate composition, right scheme of surfacechemistry and properly designed structure is essential for achievingdesired properties of nanomaterials such as non-fouling surface, highimaging contrast, chemical stability, target specificity and/or multimodality.This review provides an overview of the recent progress in theranosticnanomaterials in imaging and the development of nanomaterial basedmagnetic resonance imaging of cancer. In particular, targeted theranosticsis a promising approach along with its targeting strategy in cancer treatmentusing MRI and multimodal imaging. We also discuss recent advancesin integrin mediated targeted MRI of cancer.

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