Nanotechnology has become a trending area in science and has made great advances with
the development of functional, engineered nanoparticles. Various metal nanoparticles have …

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have emerged as novel radiosensitizers owing to their high X-
ray absorption, synthetic versatility, and unique chemical, electronic and optical properties …

Radiotherapy is currently used in around 50% of cancer treatments and relies on the
deposition of energy directly into tumour tissue. Although it is generally effective, some of the …

This review focuses on the radiosensitization strategies that use high-Z nanoparticles. It
does not establish an exhaustive list of the works in this field but rather propose constructive …

Enhancement of radiation effects by high-atomic number nanoparticles (NPs) has been
increasingly studied for its potential to improve radiotherapeutic efficacy. The underlying …

The unique properties of nanomaterials, in particular gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have
applications for a wide range of biomedical applications. GNPs have been proposed as …

Aim: To test intravenously injected gold nanoparticles for x-ray imaging and radiotherapy
enhancement of large, imminently lethal, intracerebral malignant gliomas. Materials & …

Nanoparticle-based radioenhancement is a promising strategy for extending the therapeutic
ratio of radiotherapy. While (pre) clinical results are encouraging, sound mechanistic …

A new efficient type of gadolinium-based theranostic agent (AGuIX®) has recently been
developed for MRI-guided radiotherapy (RT). These new particles consist of a polysiloxane …

Radiation therapy performs an important function in cancer treatment. However, resistance
of tumor cells to radiation therapy still remains a serious concern, so the study of …