Application progress of carbon nanotube-based targeted ultrasound contrast agent in tumors / 中国介入影像与治疗学

ABSTRACT

Nano-targeted ultrasound contrast agents have many advantages, such as no radiation, small side effects, real-time imaging and high targeting, etc. Among them carbon nanotube (CNT) has unique optical, electrical and acoustic properties, as well as high specific surface area and good biocompatibility. By embellishing or modifying CNT, excellent properties can be prepared and used in diagnosis and treatment of tumors. The application progress of CNT-based targeted ultrasound contrast agents in tumors were reviewed in this article.