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Magnetic nanostructures as theranostic agents

  • US 9,801,952 B2
  • Filed: 08/04/2015
  • Issued: 10/31/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprisinga) administering a magnetic nanostructure comprising i) a magnetic nanostructure coated with a non-magnetic coating;

  • and ii) a targeting agent, wherein said targeting agent targets said nanostructure to a Medulloblastoma cell of a subject;

    b) detecting the presence of said cancer cell in said subject by identifying said magnetic nanostructure; and

    c) destroying said cancer cell by exposing said magnetic nanostructure to a radio frequency that causes said magnetic nanostructure to generate heat.

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