RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Uses of Nanoparticles for Central Nervous System Imaging and Therapy
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1293
OP 1301
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A1590
VO 30
IS 7
A1 Provenzale, J.M.
A1 Silva, G.A.
YR 2009
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/30/7/1293.abstract
AB SUMMARY: Applications of nanotechnology to medicine are leading to novel means of imaging living systems and of delivering therapy. Much nanotechnology research is focused on methods for imaging central nervous system functions and disease states. In this review, the principles of nanoparticle design and function are discussed with specific emphasis on applications to neuroradiology. In addition to innovative forms of imaging, this review describes therapeutic uses of nanoparticles, such as drug delivery systems, neuroprotection devices, and methods for tissue regeneration.