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Which type of nanomaterial is specifically designed to transport drugs directly to tumor sites?
Which type of nanomaterial is specifically designed to transport drugs directly to tumor sites?
- Liposomes (correct)
- Quantum dots
- Dendrimers
- Nanotubes
What is a characteristic feature of nanoshells in cancer treatment?
What is a characteristic feature of nanoshells in cancer treatment?
- They directly target and destroy cancer cells.
- They can absorb specific wavelengths of light. (correct)
- They are used for genetic modification.
- They are primarily used in imaging procedures.
Which of the following does NOT represent a type of nanoparticle used in cancer treatments?
Which of the following does NOT represent a type of nanoparticle used in cancer treatments?
- Nanorobots
- Nanopores
- Dendrimers
- Carbon fibers (correct)
Which type of nanoparticle is best known for its potential in early cancer detection through imaging?
Which type of nanoparticle is best known for its potential in early cancer detection through imaging?
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What role do nanorobots potentially play in cancer therapy?
What role do nanorobots potentially play in cancer therapy?
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Study Notes
Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery
- Nanoparticles designed for targeted drug delivery to tumor sites are known as drug delivery systems
Nanoshells for Cancer Treatment
- Nanoshells are nanoparticles with a core of silica and a shell of gold
- They can absorb light and generate heat, a process used to destroy tumor cells
Types of Nanoparticles in Cancer Treatment
- Quantum dots, nanoshells, dendrimers, liposomes, carbon nanotubes are all types of nanoparticles used in cancer treatment
- Metal nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, and lipid nanoparticles are also used in cancer treatments
Nanoparticles for Early Cancer Detection
- Quantum dots are best known for their potential in early cancer detection through imaging
- They can fluoresce when exposed to specific wavelengths of light, illuminating cancerous cells
Nanorobots in Cancer Therapy
- Nanorobots, tiny robots constructed at the nanoscale, are promising for targeted drug delivery, tumor detection, and cancer therapy.
- They may be able to navigate inside the body, deliver drugs directly to tumor cells, and even remove cancerous tissue.
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