Molecular MR Imaging of Prostate Cancer

Autor: Avan Kader, Julia Brangsch, Jan O. Kaufmann, Jing Zhao, Dilyana B. Mangarova, Jana Moeckel, Lisa C. Adams, Ingolf Sack, Matthias Taupitz, Bernd Hamm, Marcus R. Makowski
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Biomedicines, Vol 9, Iss 1, p 1 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2227-9059
DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9010001
Popis: This review summarizes recent developments regarding molecular imaging markers for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of prostate cancer (PCa). Currently, the clinical standard includes MR imaging using unspecific gadolinium-based contrast agents. Specific molecular probes for the diagnosis of PCa could improve the molecular characterization of the tumor in a non-invasive examination. Furthermore, molecular probes could enable targeted therapies to suppress tumor growth or reduce the tumor size.
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