Uses of Nanoparticles for Central Nervous System Imaging and Therapy
Applications of nanotechnology to medicine are leading to novel means of imaging living systems and of delivering therapy. Much nanotechnology research is focused on methods for imaging central nervous system functions and disease states. In this review, the principles of nanoparticle design and fun...
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Veröffentlicht in: | American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 2009-08, Vol.30 (7), p.1293-1301 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Applications of nanotechnology to medicine are leading to novel means of imaging living systems and of delivering therapy. Much nanotechnology research is focused on methods for imaging central nervous system functions and disease states. In this review, the principles of nanoparticle design and function are discussed with specific emphasis on applications to neuroradiology. In addition to innovative forms of imaging, this review describes therapeutic uses of nanoparticles, such as drug delivery systems, neuroprotection devices, and methods for tissue regeneration. |
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ISSN: | 0195-6108 1936-959X |
DOI: | 10.3174/ajnr.A1590 |