Nanomaterial-Based Molecular Imaging in Cancer: Advances in Simulation and AI Integration
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 444 - 444
Published: March 20, 2025
Nanomaterials
represent
an
innovation
in
cancer
imaging
by
offering
enhanced
contrast,
improved
targeting
capabilities,
and
multifunctional
modalities.
Recent
advancements
material
engineering
have
enabled
the
development
of
nanoparticles
tailored
for
various
techniques,
including
magnetic
resonance
(MRI),
computed
tomography
(CT),
positron
emission
(PET),
ultrasound
(US).
These
nanoscale
agents
improve
sensitivity
specificity,
enabling
early
detection
precise
tumor
characterization.
Monte
Carlo
(MC)
simulations
play
a
pivotal
role
optimizing
nanomaterial-based
modeling
their
interactions
with
biological
tissues,
predicting
contrast
enhancement,
refining
dosimetry
radiation-based
techniques.
computational
methods
provide
valuable
insights
into
nanoparticle
behavior,
aiding
design
more
effective
agents.
Moreover,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
machine
learning
(ML)
approaches
are
transforming
enhancing
image
reconstruction,
automating
segmentation,
improving
diagnostic
accuracy.
AI-driven
models
can
also
optimize
MC-based
accelerating
data
analysis
through
predictive
modeling.
This
review
explores
latest
imaging,
highlighting
synergy
between
nanotechnology,
MC
simulations,
innovations.
By
integrating
these
interdisciplinary
approaches,
future
technologies
achieve
unprecedented
precision,
paving
way
diagnostics
personalized
treatment
strategies.
Language: Английский
Micro-Nano Convergence-Driven Radiotheranostic Revolution in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Yisheng Peng,
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Hui Liu,
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Mengmeng Miao
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et al.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 10, 2025
Radiotherapy,
as
an
important
means
of
treating
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
has
shown
unique
therapeutic
advantages,
especially
in
patients
who
are
unable
to
undergo
surgery
or
transplantation.
It
mainly
includes
external
radiotherapy,
transarterial
radioembolization
and
intratumoral
radioactive
particle
implantation.
However,
under
the
influence
factors
such
hypoxic
characteristics
liver
tumor
microenvironment
radioresistance
cells,
effect
radiotherapy
may
be
unstable
cause
side
effects,
affecting
quality
life
patients.
In
recent
years,
with
development
nanotechnology,
drug
delivery
systems
based
on
micro-nanomaterials
have
provided
new
solutions
for
improving
HCC.
Despite
this,
application
micro-nano
treatment
HCC
still
faces
some
challenges,
including
vivo
safety
metabolism
materials.
This
article
reviews
latest
progress
materials
HCC,
their
radiosensitization
clinical
translation
potential.
systematically
analyzes
role
internal
sensitization
radioimmunotherapy
explores
advantages
Language: Английский
Chemodynamic Therapy Enhanced 131I‐Radiotherapy for Efficient Inhibition on Cancer Growth and Metastasis
Caiting Deng,
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Jingjing Zhang,
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Yuchen Yang
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et al.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 16, 2025
Abstract
Iodine‐131
(
131
I),
a
cornerstone
of
thyroid
cancer
therapy,
suffers
from
limited
efficacy
in
other
cancers
due
to
poor
tumor
accumulation
and
hypoxia‐driven
radiotherapy
resistance.
To
overcome
these
challenges,
I‐M@HI,
theranostic
nanoparticle
was
engineered
that
synergizes
with
chemodynamic
therapy
(CDT).
This
platform
integrated
Mn(III)
porphyrin
indocyanine
green
self‐assembled
on
albumin,
enabling
dual‐mode
fluorescence/MRI‐guided
imaging,
tumor/sentinel
lymph
node‐targeted
accumulation,
hypoxia
modulation.
The
catalyzes
intratumoral
hydrogen
peroxide
into
cytotoxic
hydroxyl
radicals
for
CDT
while
alleviating
amplify
I
radiotherapy.
In
subcutaneous
tumors,
I‐M@HI
achieved
>85%
inhibition
by
inducing
immunogenic
cell
death,
marked
calreticulin
exposure
high
mobility
group
box
1
release,
triggered
systemic
anti‐tumor
immunity.
Strikingly,
breast
metastasis
model,
selectively
eradicated
sentinel
node
metastases,
reducing
lung
metastatic
nodules
>90%,
representing
critical
advancement
preventing
spread.
work
pioneers
multifunctional
nanoplatform
not
only
enhances
but
also
redefines
precision
inhibition,
offering
transformative
strategy
advanced
therapy.
Language: Английский