Targeted magnetic hyperthermia
Abstract:
Many nanotechnologies, which enable unique approaches to treat cancer, have been developed based upon non-toxic organic and inorganic materials to improve current cancer treatments. The use of inorganic materials to form magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia therapy is of great interest for localized treatment of cancers without effecting adjacent healthy tissue. Extensive clinical trials have begun using magnetic hyperthermia in animal models. The purpose of this article is to address different factors that affect targeting, heating and biodistribution to safely control the therapeutic efficacy of targeted magnetic hyperthermia. This method involves accumulation of magnetic nanoparticles at a tumor site and then manipulating the magnetic properties of the nanoparticles to heat the targeted tissues. © 2011 Future Science Ltd.
Año de publicación:
2011
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Tipo de documento:
Review
Estado:
Acceso restringido
Áreas de conocimiento:
- Campo magnético
Áreas temáticas:
- Física aplicada
- Magnetismo
- Ingeniería y operaciones afines