Researchers create oxygen nanosensors for tumor imaging

Researchers have developed an oxygen nanosensor that combines a fluorescent dye with a biopolymer to more efficiently image the parts of a tumor that lack oxygen. Researchers said such tumors are linked to increased cancer aggression and are hard to treat. The new nanosensors in the future might be used for disease diagnosis and treatment planning.

United Press International | 08/11

This story published in SNM SmartBrief on 08/12/2009

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