Radioisotope Co-57 incorporated layered double hydroxide nanoparticles as a cancer imaging agent†
Abstract
Radioisotope Co-57 was stably incorporated into a framework of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles through isomorphous substitution. An in vitro cellular uptake test resulted in ∼45 ID% high radioactivity delivering efficiency. In vivo biodistribution demonstrated time-dependent tumor accumulation of Co-57 by LDH showing high tumor-to-organ ratios.