Theranostics, literally derived from the combination of the words diagnostics and therapy, is an emerging field of clinical and preclinical research, where contrast agents, drugs and diagnostic techniques are combined to simultaneously diagnose and treat pathologies. Nanoparticles are extensively employed in theranostics due to their potential to target specific organs and their multifunctional capacity. In this review, we will discuss the current state of theranostic nanomedicine, providing key examples of its application in the imaging and treatment of cardiovascular inflammation.
Nanoparticle theranostics in cardiovascular inflammation / Macritchie, N.; Di Francesco, V.; Ferreira, M. F. M. M.; Guzik, T. J.; Decuzzi, P.; Maffia, P.. - In: SEMINARS IN IMMUNOLOGY. - ISSN 1044-5323. - 56:(2021), p. 101536. [10.1016/j.smim.2021.101536]
Nanoparticle theranostics in cardiovascular inflammation
Maffia P.
Ultimo
Project Administration
2021
Abstract
Theranostics, literally derived from the combination of the words diagnostics and therapy, is an emerging field of clinical and preclinical research, where contrast agents, drugs and diagnostic techniques are combined to simultaneously diagnose and treat pathologies. Nanoparticles are extensively employed in theranostics due to their potential to target specific organs and their multifunctional capacity. In this review, we will discuss the current state of theranostic nanomedicine, providing key examples of its application in the imaging and treatment of cardiovascular inflammation.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
