
Targeted Cancer Imaging
Design and Synthesis of Nanoplatforms based on Tumor Biology
- 1st Edition - December 1, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Mehdi Azizi, Hadi Kokabi, Hassan Dianat-Moghadam, Mohammad Mehrmohammadi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 5 1 3 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 5 1 4 - 9
Targeted Cancer Imaging: Design and Synthesis of Nanoplatforms based on Tumour Biology reviews and categorizes imaging and targeting approaches according to cancer type, highlight… Read more
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Targeted Cancer Imaging: Design and Synthesis of Nanoplatforms based on Tumour Biology reviews and categorizes imaging and targeting approaches according to cancer type, highlighting new and safe approaches that involve membrane-coated nanoparticles, tumor cell-derived extracellular vesicles, circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNAs, and cancer stem cells, all with the goal of pointing the way to developing precise targeting and multifunctional nanotechnology-based imaging probes in the future. This book is highly multidisciplinary, bridging the knowledge gap between tumor biology, nanotechnology, and diagnostic imaging, and thus making it suitable for researchers ranging from oncology to bioengineering.
Although considerable efforts have been conducted to diagnose, improve and treat cancer in the past few decades, existing therapeutic options are insufficient, as mortality and morbidity rates remain high. One of the best hopes for substantial improvement lies in early detection. Recent advances in nanotechnology are expected to increase our current understanding of tumor biology, allowing nanomaterials to be used for targeting and imaging both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
- Gives understanding of cancer biology that is appropriate for students and researchers in engineering and nanotechnology
- Demonstrates cancer targeting strategies of multifunctional nanotechnology-based imaging probes
- Shows how to design, synthesize and apply cancer imaging nanostructures
Researchers and students in diagnostic imaging, nanomedicine technology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, cancer biology, molecular biology, epigenetics, oncology
1. Introduction
2. Passive Targeting
2.1 Enhanced permeability and retention effect
3. Active targeting
3.1 Tumor Microenvironment Targeting
3.1.1 Hypoxia Targeting
3.1.2 pH targeting
3.1.3 Matrix Metalloproteinase Targeting
3.1.4 Fibronectin Targeting
3.1.5 Apoptosis targeting
3.2 Vasculature Targeting
3.2.1 VEGF Targeting
3.2.2 Integrin Targeting
3.2.3 Vascular cell adhesion molecule- 1 targeting
3.3 Cancer Cell Surface Marker Targeting
3.3.1 Transferrin Receptor Targeting
3.3.2 Folate Receptor Targeting
3.3.3 EGFR Targeting
3.3.4 Glucose Transporter Targeting
3.3.5 Cathepsin Targeting
3.4 tumor type-specific targeting
3.4.1 targeted breast cancer imaging
3.4.2 targeted lung cancer imaging
3.4.3 Targeted Colorectal Cancer Imaging
3.4.4 Targeted Prostate Cancer Imaging
3.4.5 Targeted pancreatic Cancer Imaging
3.4.6 Targeted Bladder Cancer Imaging
3.4.7 Targeted Brain Cancer Imaging
3.4.8 Targeted Ovarian Cancer Imaging
4 Tumor-Specific Imaging Probes in Clinical Trials
5 Challenges and Future Directions
5.1 Dual-targeted imaging platform
5.2 Cell Membrane-Coated Imaging Agents
5.3 Circulating Marker-Based Imaging
5.3.1 Tumor-Derived Extracellular Vehicles
5.3.1 Circulating Tumor Cells and cell-free nucleic acid
5.4 Targeted Cancer Stem Cell Imaging
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 1, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
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