Composition of imaging nanoparticles

摘要

The invention relates to a method of managing a tumor of an animal subject comprising imaging the tumor by delivering a dosage of imaging nanoparticles to the tumor site, the imaging nanoparticles consisting of positively charged chitosan, optionally a zero-charge substance or bioactive agent, and a negatively charged substrate having gadolinium (Gd) chelated to the negatively charged substrate.