Silica-based nanoparticles: a versatile tool for the development of efficient imaging agents. (12th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caltagirone, Claudia; Bettoschi, Alexandre; Garau, Alessandra; Montis, Riccardo
• Is Part Of: Chemical Society reviews. Volume 44:Number 14(2015:Jul.)
• Page Start: 4645
• Page End: 4671
• Publication Date: 2014-11-12
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00270a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-0012

Abstract

Abstract : In this review a selection of the most recent examples of imaging techniques applied to silica-based NPs for imaging is reported. Abstract : This review describes the recent advances in the development of imaging agents based on silica nanoparticles. Different techniques (magnetic resonance imaging, optical imaging, positron emission tomography, X-ray computed tomography, and ultrasound imaging) are described as well as the possibility of combining together different imaging techniques in the same nanoplatform and simultaneously performing imaging and therapy.