Magnetic nanoparticles in cancer diagnosis and treatment: a review

Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol. 2017 Feb;45(1):1-5. doi: 10.3109/21691401.2016.1153483. Epub 2016 Mar 25.

Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer have been characterized with a variety of challenges. However, with the advancement in magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) technology, many challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer are on the decline. The MNPs have led to many break-through in cancer therapy. This paper seeks to establish the role of MNPs in diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. It proposes that the existing challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer can be addressed through application of MNPs in the process.

Keywords: Diagnosis; lung cancer; magnetic nanoparticle; treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Magnetic Fields*
  • Nanoparticles / therapeutic use*