SPIONs as Nano-Theranostics Agents

• Main Authors: Zarepour, Atefeh (Author), Zarrabi, Ali (Author), Khosravi, Arezoo (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Cancer research.; Molecular biology.; Nanotechnology.; Biomedical engineering.; Biomaterials.; Biomedical Engineering.; Molecular Medicine.; Nanotechnology and Microengineering.; Cancer Research.

This Brief introduces SuperParamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs), the different synthesis approaches, their applications in the field of diagnostics and treatment and finally as theranostic agents in cancer.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Iron oxide Nanoparticles
• Biomedical application
• Challenges and future prospects.