Stars in Nutrition and Cancer: Nanonutrition Frontiers- Lessons Learned from Imaging and Therapy (NIH-Only) |
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Air date: | Thursday, March 19, 2009, 3:00:00 PM |
Category: | NIH Only |
Description: | NCI Stars in Nutrition Lecture Series
The recent development of polymer nanoparticles for intracellular imaging has provided for nanometer-scaled measurements of important intracellular physiological ions and small molecules. Further refinements of the technology permit targeting of the nanoparticle to specific organelles and imaging of physical properties such as E-fields propagated by mitochondria and other cytoplasmic elements. The design of these nanoparticles requires the incorporation of high functionality, targeting and biocompatibility. These properties lend themselves to optimized pharmokinetic/pharmocodynamic properties while minimizing toxicity. Nutritional status is a major modulator of morbidity and mortality for many cancers. Many opportunities exist for the development of nanotechnology approaches for nutrient-based management and treatment of several cancers. However, many of the considerations pertinent to the development of cancer imaging and therapeutic platforms will be critical for the safe development of novel delivery platforms for micro- and other nutrients, the preservation of healthy foodstuffs and the administrationof nutriceuticals. Meeting Objectives:
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Author: | Martin Philbert, Ph.D. |
Runtime: | 120 minutes |
CIT File ID: | 14985 |
CIT Live ID: | 7526 |
Permanent link: | http://videocast.nih.gov/launch.asp?14985 |