<unk> s, also known as MTCs or magnetic vehicles, are micro- or nanoparticles that carry an anticancer drug to the target site by using an external magnetic field and field gradient to direct the desired drug. Usually the complex involves microscopic beads of activated carbon, which bind the anticancer drug. A magnet applied from outside the body then can direct the drug to the tumor site. This can keep a larger dose of the drug at the tumor site for a longer period of time, and help protect healthy tissue from the side effects of chemotherapy.
Magnetic-targeted carrier
Small molecule drug conjugate
Immunologic adjuvant
Immunoconjugate
Radioactive nanoparticle
Hypoxia-activated prodrug
Magnetic drug delivery
Radioactive tracer