Nanoplatform-Based Molecular Imaging

Download or read book Nanoplatform-Based Molecular Imaging written by Xiaoyuan Chen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cutting-edge guide on advancing the science of molecular imaging using nanoparticles Nanoplathform-Based Molecular Imaging provides rationale for using nanoparticle-based probes for molecular imaging, then discusses general strategies for this underutilized, yet promising, technology. It addresses general strategies of particle synthesis and surface chemistry, applications in computed tomography optical imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, multimodality imaging, theranostics, and finally, the clinical perspectives of nanoimaging. This comprehensive volume summarizes the opinions of those in the forefront of research and describes the latest developments by emphasizing fundamentals and initiating hands-on application.