METHODS FOR TARGETED CANCER TREATMENT AND DETECTION

摘要

A method for treating a cancer is provided that comprises identifying a subject in need of treatment for a cancer and administering to the subject a composition that is comprised of a plurality of a ligand for a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptor and a plurality of a chemotherapeutic agent, where each ligand and each chemotherapeutic agent are conjugated to a nanoparticle. Further provided are methods for detecting a cancer in a subject that comprise administering to a subject an imaging agent comprised of a plurality of a ligand for a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptor conjugated to a nanoparticle.