Title of article :
Molecular Imaging: In Vivo Agents for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
Author/Authors :
Haeusler, D WISIA-Women in Science-an Interdisciplinary Association - Vienna, Austria , Decristoforo, C Medical University of Innsbruck - Innsbruck, Austria , Frost, J. Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, USA , Gobalakrishnan, S Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, USA , Huang, Y. Y National Taiwan University Hospital - Taipei, Taiwan
Abstract :
Molecular imaging continues to advance the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment in cancer. is special issue
examines a cross section of the current basic and clinical
research across imaging modalities, probes, and molecular
targets. e issue articles permit comparison of the advantages and limitations of varied modalities, including
PET, SPECT, CT, MRI, ultrasound imaging, and fluorescence imaging. e corresponding agents in development
are able to interact with many targets of relevance to cancer.
Highly sensitive and specific in vivo agents permit visualization of receptor systems, enzymes, and proteins involved
in cancer initiation, maintenance, and spread. As another
dimension of cancer targeting, molecular probes for the
tumor microenvironment, including stromal, endothelial,
and immune cells, are increasingly recognized as key factors
in attacking cancer.
Keywords :
Treatment , Molecular , Vivo , MRI
Journal title :
Contrast Media and Molecular Imaging
