Abstract
Multifunctional nanoprobes, such as nanocrystals, nanoshells, and luminescent nanomaterials, have been developed for imaging biological processes, such as cell signaling, neuroimaging, protein conformation probing, DNA conformation probing, gene transcription, virus infection and replication in cells, protein dynamics, tumor diagnosis, and therapy evaluation. With the application of nanotechnology for CNS-active agents delivery, nanostructured materials are emerging as a powerful means for diagnosis of CNS disorders, including brain tumors, because of their unique optical size, and surface properties. This review summarizes the recent patents on imaging nanoprobes for brain tumor diagnosis and therapy. The future development in this active cross-disciplinary field will be discussed as well.
Keywords: Nanoprobes, imaging, brain tumor, diagnosis, therapy
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
Title: Recent Patents on Imaging Nanoprobes for Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy
Volume: 4 Issue: 2
Author(s): Lifeng Qi, Shu Zheng and Biaoyang Lin
Affiliation:
Keywords: Nanoprobes, imaging, brain tumor, diagnosis, therapy
Abstract: Multifunctional nanoprobes, such as nanocrystals, nanoshells, and luminescent nanomaterials, have been developed for imaging biological processes, such as cell signaling, neuroimaging, protein conformation probing, DNA conformation probing, gene transcription, virus infection and replication in cells, protein dynamics, tumor diagnosis, and therapy evaluation. With the application of nanotechnology for CNS-active agents delivery, nanostructured materials are emerging as a powerful means for diagnosis of CNS disorders, including brain tumors, because of their unique optical size, and surface properties. This review summarizes the recent patents on imaging nanoprobes for brain tumor diagnosis and therapy. The future development in this active cross-disciplinary field will be discussed as well.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Qi Lifeng, Zheng Shu and Lin Biaoyang, Recent Patents on Imaging Nanoprobes for Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Recent Patents on Biotechnology 2010; 4 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187220810791110697
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187220810791110697 |
Print ISSN 1872-2083 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2212-4012 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Advancements in Plant Genetics and Genomics
This thematic issue will highlight cutting-edge innovations and recent patents across the breadth of plant genetics and genomics. Key topics will include advanced breeding techniques, omics-based approaches, gene editing, trait discovery, and translational applications for crop improvement. Renowned researchers from leading institutions worldwide will provide state-of-the-art insights and future perspectives ...read more
Related Journals
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
Related Articles
-
Epigenetic Interventions Increase the Radiation Sensitivity of Cancer Cells
Current Pharmaceutical Design MR Spectroscopy in Metabolic Profiling Studies of Stem Cells
Current Medical Imaging Functional Activity and Connectivity Differences of Five Resting-State Networks in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment
Current Alzheimer Research Selenium Compounds and Apoptotic Modulation: A New Perspective in Cancer Therapy
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry Subject Index to Volume 3
Current Gene Therapy P2Y Receptors in the Mammalian Nervous System: Pharmacology, Ligands and Therapeutic Potential
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets Identification of Functional Peptides from Natural and Synthetic Products on Their Anticancer Activities by Tumor Targeting
Current Medicinal Chemistry Marine Derived Anticancer Drugs Targeting Microtubule
Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery Cancer Stem Cells – Are Surface Markers Alone Sufficient?
Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy Preventive and Protective Roles of Dietary Nrf2 Activators Against Central Nervous System Diseases
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets Anti-Angiogenic Drugs and Biomarkers in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: 'A Hard Days Night'
Current Pharmaceutical Design Phosphoinositide-3-kinases as the Novel Therapeutic Targets for the Inflammatory Diseases: Current and Future Perspectives
Current Drug Targets Cytotoxic and Anticancer Activities of Isatin and Its Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review from 2000-2008
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Cancer and Stem Cells
Current Cancer Therapy Reviews HDAC Inhibitors as Novel Anti-Cancer Therapeutics
Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery Hypericin and its Derivatives Act as Radiosensitizing Agents That Can Inhibit Tumor Initiating Cell Viability
Clinical Cancer Drugs NSAIDs and Chemoprevention
Current Cancer Drug Targets Non-Homologous DNA End Joining in Anticancer Therapy
Current Cancer Drug Targets Cetuximab, A Chimeric Anti-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Monoclonal Antibody, in Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Current Cancer Therapy Reviews Current Status Of Short Synthetic Peptides As Vaccines
Medicinal Chemistry