Review on Metal-Based Theranostic Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy and Imaging.

ABSTRACT: Theranostic agents are promising due to their ability to diagnose, treat and monitor different types of cancer using a variety of imaging modalities. The advantage specifically of nanoparticles is that they can accumulate easily at the tumor site due to the large gaps in blood vessels near tumors. Such high concentration of theranostic agents at the target site can lead to enhancement in both imaging and therapy. This article provides an overview of nanoparticles that have been used for cancer theranostics, and the different imaging, treatment options and signaling pathways that are important when using nanoparticles for cancer theranostics. In particular, nanoparticles made of metal elements are emphasized due to their wide applications in cancer theranostics. One important aspect discuss

SUBMITTER: Fernandes DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10467409 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature