Dorn H.C., Zhang J., Fatouros P., Shultz M.D., Wilson J.D.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, US
Keywords: nanoparticle, tumor imaging
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain tumors occur as masses with infiltrative margins that are extremely invasive. GBMs result in a high recurrence rate with a poor prognosis for patients who are newly diagnosed with only an ~14 month median survival rate. During the last few years, we have focused on the development of a trimetallic nitride templated endohedral metallofullerenes (TNT EMFs) nanoparticle platform for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging,1-3 brain tumor brachytherapy3 and targeting.4-5 One of the major goals of this work has been the preparation of a number of different radionuclides (177Lu) both encapsulated within the fullerene cage and/or attached via external ligands.3-5 Our recent results and strategies for imaging, targeting, and treatment of GBM tumors will be the focus of this presentation.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy (Volume 3)
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 29 - 31
Industry sector: Medical & Biotech
Topics: Diagnostics & Bioimaging, Sensors - Chemical, Physical & Bio
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6276-9