Tumor-targeted superfluorinated micellar probe for sensitive in vivo19F-MRI

Nanoscale. 2021 Feb 4;13(4):2373-2377. doi: 10.1039/d0nr08200g.

Abstract

We describe herein the assembly and in vivo evaluation of a tailor-made micellar carrier system designed for the optimized encapsulation of a superfluorinated MRI probe and further targeting of solid tumors. The in vivo validation was carried out on MC38 tumor-bearing mice which allowed the confirmation of the efficient targeting properties of the nano-carrier, as monitored by 19F-MRI.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fluorine-19 Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mice
  • Micelles
  • Neoplasms*

Substances

  • Micelles