Magnetic iron oxide nanomaterials: A key player in cancer nanomedicine
Chen Liang, Xinglin Zhang, Zijin Cheng, Mengsu Yang, Wei Huang, Xiaochen Dong
Abstract
Abstract Magnetic iron oxide nanomaterials are among the most widely studied candidates for cancer nanomedicine, because of not only their great biocompatibility and abundance of raw materials, but also their diverse physicochemical properties and biological effects. Represented by magnetite and maghemite, various iron oxide‐based magnetic nanomaterials have been developed for cancer diagnosis and treatment. This mini review presents an up‐to‐date overview of magnetic iron oxide‐based cancer nanomedicines with an emphasis on bioimaging and therapy.
Topics & Concepts
NanomedicineMaghemiteNanomaterialsNanotechnologyMagnetiteIron oxideIron oxide nanoparticlesMaterials scienceCancer therapyMagnetic nanoparticlesCancerMedicineNanoparticleMetallurgyInternal medicineNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryGraphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsNanoplatforms for cancer theranostics