Radiolabeled nanomaterials for biomedical applications: radiopharmacy in the era of nanotechnology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent advances in nanotechnology have offered new hope for cancer detection, prevention, and treatment. Nanomedicine, a term for the application of nanotechnology in medical and health fields, uses nanoparticles for several applications such as imaging, diagnostic, targeted cancer therapy, drug and gene delivery, tissue engineering, and theranostics.

Results

Here, we overview the current state-of-the-art of radiolabeled nanoparticles for molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy. Nanostructured radiopharmaceuticals of technetium-99m, copper-64, lutetium-177, and radium-223 are discussed within the scope of this review article.

Conclusion

Nanoradiopharmaceuticals may lead to better development of theranostics inspired by ingenious delivery and imaging syst

SUBMITTER: Pijeira MSO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9038981 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature