Studies from Johns Hopkins University Provide New Data on Cancer Imaging (Dna Origami-engineered Plasmonic Nanoprobes for Targeted Cancer Imaging).

A recent report from Johns Hopkins University discusses the development of plasmonic nanoprobes for targeted cancer imaging. The researchers used DNA origami principles to design a nanoprobe called SPECTRA, which incorporates a cancer cell targeting DNA aptamer sequence and a vibrational tag. The results showed that SPECTRA demonstrated specificity for aggressive cancer cells and generated a higher signal compared to non-aggressive cells, making it a promising tool for precise and sensitive targeted cancer imaging. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into the field of cancer biology and biomedical imaging. [Extracted from the article]