Abstract
The potential role of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant melanoma (MM) is still an emerging area of research. To date, there is strong evidence for the efficiency of CNTs in this therapeutic area, despite their unique physical, mechanical and biological properties. In this review, the application of CNTs in cancer diagnostics and treatment is reviewed, and consideration is given to the toxicity issues associated with their use.
Keywords: Carbon nanotube, Cancer, Diagnostic, Treatment, Nanotechnology, Malignant, Melanoma, Drug deliver, Toxicology, Nanotoxicity, Thermal effect
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
Title:Carbon Nanotubes in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Melanoma
Volume: 13 Issue: 1
Author(s): Naghmeh Naderi, Seyed Y. Madani, Elaine Ferguson, Afshin Mosahebi and Alexander M. Seifalian
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Keywords: Carbon nanotube, Cancer, Diagnostic, Treatment, Nanotechnology, Malignant, Melanoma, Drug deliver, Toxicology, Nanotoxicity, Thermal effect
Abstract: The potential role of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant melanoma (MM) is still an emerging area of research. To date, there is strong evidence for the efficiency of CNTs in this therapeutic area, despite their unique physical, mechanical and biological properties. In this review, the application of CNTs in cancer diagnostics and treatment is reviewed, and consideration is given to the toxicity issues associated with their use.
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Naderi Naghmeh, Y. Madani Seyed, Ferguson Elaine, Mosahebi Afshin and M. Seifalian Alexander, Carbon Nanotubes in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Melanoma, Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry 2013; 13 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1871520611307010171
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Print ISSN 1871-5206 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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