Wickstrom E. – TechConnect Briefs

Carbon Nanotubes as Molecular Nanocarriers for Antibody Delivery and Photothermal Ablation of Breast Cancer Cells

Panchapakesan B., Wickstrom E., University of Louisville, US

In this paper, the utilization of carbon nanotubes as nanocarriers for antibody delivery to IGF1R and HER2 surface receptors and selective thermal ablation of breast cancer cells is presented. IGF1R and Her2 surface receptors are [...]

Nanotube Biosensor Arrays for Detection of Molecular Surface Markers in Breast Cancer Cells

Panchapakesan B., Wickstrom E., University of Louisville, US

Recent reports have shown that nanoscale electronic devices can be used to detect a change in electrical properties when receptor proteins bind to their corresponding antibodies functionalized on the surface of the device, in extracts [...]

Detection of Live Breast Cancer Cells Using Carbon Nanotube Devices

Teker K., Cesarone G., Wickstrom E., Panchapakesan B., Frostburg State University, US

Development of new technologies for reliable early detection of cancer from biological fluids via minimally invasive methods is still a high priority. Cancer cells often overexpress characteristic surface receptors, which provide an opportunity for early [...]

Electronic Sensing of Antibodies using Carbon Nanotube Devices

Teker K., Sivakumar K., Wickstrom E., Panchapakesan B., University of Delaware, US

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are remarkable solid state nanomaterials due to their unique properties such as high surface area, hollow cavities, and excellent mechanical and electrical properties. Interfacing carbon nanotubes with biological materials could enable significant [...]