Boletín de novedades en el sector de la Nanomedicina. Artículos cietíficos, patentes, noticias, proyectos, normativas, subvenciones, informes, etc

1. Marzo 2011
Boletín
Nanomedicina
generado por VIGIALE, IALE Tecnología.

2. HIDDEN TEXT TO MARK THE BEGINNING OF THE TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDICE
NOTICIAS
1. Nanohybrid materials: small is powerful 2
2. German risk institute publishes opinion on cancer risk from nanomaterials 2
3. New nanotechnology increases the efficacy of medicines 2
4. Tiny gems take big step in battling cancer 2
5. Gene fuelled transporter causes breast cancer cells to self-destruct 2
6. Microbubbles to light the way to sentinel lymph nodes of breast cancer patients 3
7. Nanotechnology may lead to new treatment of liver cancer 3
8. Silk moth's antenna inspires new nanotech tool with applications in Alzheimer's research 3
9. Gen que provoca la auto-destrucción de las células de cáncer de mama 3
10. Advancell y Leitat crean la nueva sociedad ReadyCell 4
11. Un mejor disco para la reparación de la columna 4
12. Worlds first program for research physicians in nanoscale medicine 4
13. World's most powerful optical microscope: microscope could 'solve the cause of viruses' 4
14. Important funding for nanomedicine research to improve diagnosis and treatment 5
15. EUMINAfab opens 4th Call 5
16. Cualificación clave en Nanotecnología 5
17. Tres millones de euros para dos proyectos de investigación de la UZ 5
18. Un marcapasos del tamaño de una pastilla Tic Tac 6
19. Un medicamento sigue al melanoma allá donde vaya 6
20. Nanoscience researchers develop new gene detection system 6
21. Catch Cancer: Now nano-technology can help us detect cancers in a jiffy 6
22. Waging war on infectious diseases 6
23. 'Nano-Velcro' Technology used to improve capture of circulating cancer cells 7
24. Un detector de cáncer de una hora 7
PATENTES
25. Patentes publicadas este mes 7
26. Origen de los principales actores del mes 8
27. Principales temas tratados en las patentes del mes 8
28. Principales titulares de las patentes del mes 9
29. Principales inventores que patentaron este mes 9
30. WO2011034570A1: Diagnostic and therapeutic nanoparticles 10
31. WO2011035279A2: Nanocarriers for imaging and therapy applications 10
32. US7910086: Nanoparticles for protein drug delivery 10
33. US20110071493A1: Flow-Induced delivery from a drug mass 10
34. US20110070153A1: Artificial cells 10

3. INDICE
35. US20110071428A1: Biopsy device 11
36. US20110070202A1: Targeted delivery to the brain of magnetically labeled stem cells 11
37. US20110071091A1: Injectable aqueous ophthalmic composition and method of use therefor 11
38. US20110070205A1: Multipotent stem cells and uses thereof 11
39. US20110071509A1: Method for modifying the refractive index of ocular tissues 12
40. WO2011015226A1: Process for preparation of sterile powdered pharmaceutical compound 12
41. US20110038942A1: Beta-lactoglobulin-polysaccharide for hydrophobic bioactive compound 12
42. US7914781: Compositions for inhibiting atherosclerosis 12
43. US20110071629A1: Filtering polymers for ophthalmic applications 13
44. US20110064810A1: Tissue engineering method for organ reconstruction 13
45. US20110066219A1: Conducting polymer nanowire brain-machine 13
EVENTOS, CURSOS Y
SEMINARIOS
46. NanoManufacturing Conference & Exhibits 13
47. NanoOstrava 2011 14
48. Nanomedicine 2011 - 3rd ESF Summer School 14
49. INRS Occupational Health Research Conference 2011 14
50. Nanotubes and Nanocomposites 2011 14
51. ImagineNano 14
52. NanoManufacturing Conference & Exhibits 15
53. 5th Concertation and Consultation Workshop on Micro-Nano-Bio convergence Systems 15
54. Greener Nano 2011 15
55. EuroNanoForum 2011 in partnership with Nanotech Europe 15
56. Summer School on "Plasmonics, Functionalization and Biosensing" 16
57. European Perspectives in Personalised Medicine 16
ARTÍCULOS-
CIENTÍFICOS
58. Artículos científicos publicados este mes 16
59. Principales temas tratados en los artículos científicos del mes 17
60. Principales entidades con publicaciones este mes 17
61. Principales investigadores que publicaron este me 18
62. Systemic distribution, nuclear entry and cytotoxicity of amorphous nanosilica... 18
63. Hydroxycamptothecin-loaded nanoparticles induce human lung cancer cell apoptosis 18
64. High sensitivity nanoparticle detection using optical microcavities 19
65. Imaging of tat protein transduction domain in living cells 19

4. INDICE
66. Progesterone activates the principal Ca2+ channel of human sperm 19
67. In vivo study of dendron-like nanoparticles for stem cells "tune-up": From nano to tissues. 19
68. Prokineticin Receptor 1 Antagonist PC-10 as a Biomarker for Imaging Inflammatory Pain 19
69. Live-cell visualization of dynamics of HIV budding site interactions with an ESCRT component 20
70. Neutrophils activate plasmacytoid dendritic cells by releasing self-DNA-peptide complexes.. 20
71. Membrane nanotubes induced by aqueous phase separation and stabilized ... 20
72. A synthetic enzyme inhibitor is a novel targeting ligand for nanotherapeutic drug delivery.. 20
73. Ordered assembly of murine leukemia virus capsid protein.. 21
74. Creating favorable geometries for directing organic photoreactions 21
75. One pot synthesis of ZnSCu nanoparticles using biocompatible L-Cysteine as stabilser... 21
76. DNA damage in embryonic stem cells caused by nanodiamonds 21
77. How to detect a dwarf - in vivo imaging of nanoparticles in the lung 22
78. May nanoparticle systems play a role in the treatment of cerebral gliomas? 22
79. Excellent biocompatibility of semiconductor quantum dots ... 22
80. Squalenoyl gemcitabine nanomedicine... therapy in pancreatic cancer 22
81. Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular system 23
82. Progress and challenges in quantifying skin permeability to nanoparticles using a quantum dot..... 23
83. Photothermal response of human and murine cancer cells to multiwalled carbon nanotubes 23
84. Cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by different metallic nanoparticles 23
NORMATIVAS
85. EuroNanoMed: Ayudas para proyectos de investigación en nanomedicina 24
86. Programa Nacional de Internacionalización de la I+D: Eurociencia, Eurosalud, FCCI, BOI, Euroinv... 24
87. Resolución para la construcción del Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología (BIONAND) 24
INFORMES Y OTRAS
PUBLICACIONES
88. Medical Imaging Markets 25
89. Unravelling Single Cell Genomics Micro and Nanotools 25
90. Linking Biomedical Informatics, Grid Computing and Nanomedicine 25
91. Nanotechnology Interviews Podcasts: NANOCYL 25
92. La nanotecnología, una ciencia que aporta valor a las exportaciones irlandesas 26
93. The Future of Nanomedicine in Surgery Predicted 26
94. NIOSH seeks public input to update its nanotechnology strategic plan 26
95. Nanotechnology in Medicine 26
96. Nanobiotechnology 26

6. Nanomedicina
NOTICIAS
Nanohybrid materials: small is powerful
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Medical diagnostics, airport security, and personal health kits all require more selective and more sensitive diagnostic
devices. Researchers in Nebraska are pursuing nanohybrid materials which hold tremendous potential in this regard.
ver más...
German risk institute publishes opinion on cancer risk from
nanomaterials
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has published its current opinion on the cancer risk of
nanomaterials and nanoparticles released from products.
ver más...
New nanotechnology increases the efficacy of medicines
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Technology has been developed within Top Institute Pharma that helps medicines be absorbed quicker into the blood
and thus be more effective.
ver más...
Tiny gems take big step in battling cancer
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Dean Ho, an associate professor of biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering at Northwestern University,
believes a tiny carbon particle called a nanodiamond may offer an effective drug delivery solution for hard-to-treat
cancers.
ver más...
Gene fuelled transporter causes breast cancer cells to self-destruct
Marzo 2011 Página 2

7. Nanomedicina
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Scientists at Queens University Belfast have shown that they can deliver a gene directly into breast cancer cells
causing them to self-destruct, using an innovative, miniscule gene transport system, according to research published
today (28 February) in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics.
ver más...
Microbubbles to light the way to sentinel lymph nodes of breast
cancer patients
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego are developing nonsurgical methods for identifying critical
lymph nodes to help doctors determine courses of treatment for breast cancer patients. The sentinel lymph node is
routinely biopsied or removed and dissected to determine the likelihood that the cancer has spread beyond the
breast.
ver más...
Nanotechnology may lead to new treatment of liver cancer
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Nanotechnology may open a new door on the treatment of liver cancer, according to a team of Penn State College of
Medicine researchers. They used molecular-sized bubbles filled with chemotherapy drugs to prevent cell growth and
initiate cell death in test tubes and mice.
ver más...
Silk moth's antenna inspires new nanotech tool with applications in
Alzheimer's research
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
By mimicking the structure of the silk moth's antenna, University of Michigan researchers led the development of a
better nanoporea tiny tunnel-shaped tool that could advance understanding of a class of neurodegenerative diseases
that includes Alzheimer's.
ver más...
Gen que provoca la auto-destrucción de las células de cáncer de
mama
Marzo 2011 Página 3

8. Nanomedicina
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Científicos de la Queens University de Belfast han demostrado que pueden ofrecer un gen directamente en las
células de cáncer de mama haciendo que se autodestruyan, utilizando un innovador sistema de transporte minúsculo
gen, según una investigación publicada 28 de febrero en el Diario Internacional de Farmacia.
ver más...
Advancell y Leitat crean la nueva sociedad ReadyCell
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
La creación de Readycell abre un nuevo ciclo para Advancell, que traspasará a Leitat su know how y su tecnología
de servicios y reactivos celulares, y focalizará su estrategia en la división de nanomedicina y desarrollo de fármacos.
ver más...
Un mejor disco para la reparación de la columna
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Unos implantes cultivados a partir de células vivas podrían ofrecer mejor soporte y flexibilidad. Un nuevo tipo de
disco de reemplazo -que consiste en una prótesis sembrada con células vivas- podría aliviar el dolor de espalda, sin
muchos de los efectos secundarios causados por las soluciones quirúrgicas.
ver más...
Worlds first program for research physicians in nanoscale medicine
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany and SUNY Downstate
Medical Center (Downstate) announced the establishment of a first-of-its-kind, dual degree program to provide world-
class education and training in both medicine and nanoscale science and engineering.
ver más...
World's most powerful optical microscope: microscope could 'solve
the cause of viruses'
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Scientists have produced the world's most powerful optical microscope, which could help us to understand the
causes of many diseases. Writing in the journal Nature Communications, the team have created a microscope which
shatters the record for the smallest object the eye can see, beating the diffraction limit of light.
Marzo 2011 Página 4

9. Nanomedicina
ver más...
Important funding for nanomedicine research to improve diagnosis
and treatment
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Seven new research projects on regenerative medicine and nanomedicine received $16 million in funding. The
studies, co-funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
ver más...
EUMINAfab opens 4th Call
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
The European Research Infrastructure for multimaterial micro and nano fabrication and characterisation opens the
4th call for no fee access to 36 installations containing equipment to high and micro and nano technologies.
ver más...
Cualificación clave en Nanotecnología
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
La Universidad de Tecnología de Vienna, la Universidad de Recursos Naturales y Ciencias Aplicadas de Viena, y
Danube University Krems han desarrollado un programa de master en nanociencias y nanomedicina. El curso
comenzará en el otoño de 2011.
ver más...
Tres millones de euros para dos proyectos de investigación de la
UZ
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Dos proyectos liderados por la Universidad de Zaragoza (UZ): Uno de ellos es el proyecto TRAIN2 para la
consolidación del sudoeste europeo como foco de excelencia en nanociencia y nanotecnología, y el otro es el
denominado CliNK, de inmunoterapia, para conseguir una mejor activación de las células "asesinas" contra los
tumores hematológicos.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 5

10. Nanomedicina
Un marcapasos del tamaño de una pastilla Tic Tac
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Medtronic, el mayor fabricante mundial de dispositivos médicos, está usando la microelectrónica y la fabricación de
chips para reducir el tamaño de los marcapasosdispositivos implantados que regulan el ritmo cardíaco.
ver más...
Un medicamento sigue al melanoma allá donde vaya
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Varios investigadores están probando la seguridad de una nanopartícula dirigida a las células cancerígenas.
ver más...
Nanoscience researchers develop new gene detection system
Publicada en BSI -Nanotechnology news, 03/15/2011.
Researchers in the US have employed nanotechnology to improve the detection of a mutation that has been linked to
around 90 per cent of pancreatic cancers.
ver más...
Catch Cancer: Now nano-technology can help us detect cancers in
a jiffy
Publicada en Nanotechnology Now, 03/15/2011.
Scientists from the Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have developed a
handheld device that can detect gastric cancers in one hour with 96 per cent accuracy.
ver más...
Waging war on infectious diseases
Publicada en Nanotechwire.com - Bio/Medicine, 03/15/2011.
A new line of defence has been established against global health problems and infectious diseases, with the official
opening of the Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre in Brisbane.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 6

11. Nanomedicina
'Nano-Velcro' Technology used to improve capture of circulating
cancer cells
Publicada en Science Daily - Nanomedicina, 03/15/2011.
Now, a UCLA research team has developed an innovative device based on Velcro-like nanoscale technology to
efficiently identify and "grab" these circulating tumor cells, or CTCs, in the blood.
ver más...
Un detector de cáncer de una hora
Publicada en Technology Review, 03/15/2011.
Un dispositivo que se conecta a un teléfono inteligente permite a los médicos diagnosticar el cáncer desde la cama
del paciente.
ver más...
PATENTES
Patentes publicadas este mes
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Espacenet, USPTO
Marzo 2011 Página 7

12. Nanomedicina
Origen de los principales actores del mes
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Espacenet, USPTO
Principales temas tratados en las patentes del mes
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Espacenet, UPSTO
Marzo 2011 Página 8

13. Nanomedicina
Principales titulares de las patentes del mes
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Espacenet, UPSTO
Principales inventores que patentaron este mes
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Especenet, USPTO
Marzo 2011 Página 9

14. Nanomedicina
WO2011034570A1: Diagnostic and therapeutic nanoparticles
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor: Gobin Andre M (US). Titular: Univ Louisville Res Found (US). Resumen: More particularly, the present
invention relates to creating a hybrid gold / gold sulfide nanoparticle with a chitosan matrix surrounding the metallic
nanoparticle and a method for making the same.
ver más...
WO2011035279A2: Nanocarriers for imaging and therapy
applications
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor: Eelianov Sanislav. Titular: Texas Univ (US). Resumen: Nanocarriers and methods of preparation and use of
nanocarriers are presented..
ver más...
US7910086: Nanoparticles for protein drug delivery
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor: Sng Hing-Wn.Titulares: GP Medical Inc (US); Nat Univ Tsinghua (TW). Resumen: The invention discloses a
pharmaceutical composition of bioactive nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and a bioactive
agent for oral delivery.
ver más...
US20110071493A1: Flow-Induced delivery from a drug mass
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor: Lobl Thomas J (US). Titular: Neurosystec Corp (US). Resumen: Drug solutions (or other combinations of
vehicle with entrained drug) are prepared by removing drug from one or more masses of a solid form of the drug.
ver más...
US20110070153A1: Artificial cells
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor: Hyde Roderick A. Titular: Searete Llc (US). Resumen: The present disclosure relates to various
embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the
same, methods of administering the same.
Marzo 2011 Página 10

15. Nanomedicina
ver más...
US20110071428A1: Biopsy device
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor: Frecker Mary. Titular: Penn State Res Found (US). Resumen: Inventive biopsy devices can be used
through an endoscope channel to perform zero invasive biopsies on the gastrointestinal system and other organs.
ver más...
US20110070202A1: Targeted delivery to the brain of magnetically
labeled stem cells
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor y Titular: Yarowsky Paul (US). Resumen: Provided herein is a method of targeting stem cells to a specific
region of the central nervous system of an individual in need of such treatment...
ver más...
US20110071091A1: Injectable aqueous ophthalmic composition and
method of use therefor
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor y Titular: Chowhan Masood A. (US). Resumen: The present invention is directed to the provision of an
ophthalmic composition suitable for intravitreal injection.
ver más...
US20110070205A1: Multipotent stem cells and uses thereof
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor: Crawford Keith. Titular: Brigham & Womens Hospital (US). Resumen: The invention provides a quiescent
stem cell having the capacity to differentiate into ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm, and which does not express
cell surface.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 11

16. Nanomedicina
US20110071509A1: Method for modifying the refractive index of
ocular tissues
Publicada el 03/31/2011.
Inventor: Knox Wayne H. Titular: Univ Rochester (US). Resumen: A method for providing vision correction to a
patient. The method includes: (a) measuring the degree of vision correction; (b) directing and focusing femtosecond
laser; and (c) scanning the laser pulses across a volume of the cornea or the lens.
ver más...
WO2011015226A1: Process for preparation of sterile powdered
pharmaceutical compound
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Inventor: De Tommaso Vincenzo. Titular: Pharmatex Italia Srl (IT). Resumen: Process for the preparation of a sterile
powdered pharmaceutical compound. The invention is also directed to triamcinolone acetonide according to this
process.
ver más...
US20110038942A1: Beta-lactoglobulin-polysaccharide for
hydrophobic bioactive compound
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Inventor: Livney Yoav D. Titular: Technion Res & Dev Foundation (IL). Resumen: The present invention provides
colloidally stable dispersions of nanoparticles comprising beta-lactoglobulin and a polysaccharide which are
transparent when diluted in aqueous media.
ver más...
US7914781: Compositions for inhibiting atherosclerosis
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Inventor y Titular: Higuchi Maira de Lourdes (BR). Resumen: The present invention relates to compositions and
methods for the reduction of atherosclerotic plaques and the decrease in the level of total serum cholesterol,
triglycerides, serum LDL cholesterol, and serum HDL cholesterol.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 12

17. Nanomedicina
US20110071629A1: Filtering polymers for ophthalmic applications
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Inventor: Mentak Khalid. Titular: Key Medical Technologies Inc (US). Resumen: Opthalmic devices, particularly
intraocular lenses (IOL), with improved contrast sensitivity and methods of making same.
ver más...
US20110064810A1: Tissue engineering method for organ
reconstruction
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Inventor y Titular: Ghanavi Jalaledin (IR). Resumen: The various embodiments herein relate to an injectable matrix
used for regeneration, reconstruction, repair or replacement of organ or tissue.
ver más...
US20110066219A1: Conducting polymer nanowire brain-machine
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Inventor: Llinas Rodolfo R (US). Titular: Univ New York (US). Resumen: The present invention relates to conducting
polymer nanowires and their use in a brain-machine interface which is secure, robust and minimally invasive.
ver más...
EVENTOS, CURSOS Y SEMINARIOS
NanoManufacturing Conference & Exhibits
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
This conference will highlight the current, near-term, and future applications of nanotechnology and how they are
transforming the way we manufacture products.
Fecha: April 05 - 06, 2011. Lugar: Drury Lane Conference Center, USA.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 13

18. Nanomedicina
NanoOstrava 2011
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
The meeting is a platform to facilitate open discussions between scientists, students and representatives from
companies with a vested interest in furthering the development of nanomaterials and nanotechnology.
Fecha: Apr 27 - 29, 2011
Lugar: Ostrava PORUBA, Czech Republic.
ver más...
Nanomedicine 2011 - 3rd ESF Summer School
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
The ESF Summer School Nanomedicine 2011, has been designed to provide an intensive state-of the- art training
across all of the sub-disciplines of Nanomedicine, and to foster discussion and exchange of ideas in a relaxed
atmosphere.
Fecha: June 19-24, 2011. Lugar: Wittenberg, Germany.
ver más...
INRS Occupational Health Research Conference 2011
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Occupational Health Research Conference 2011: Risks associated to Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials.
Fecha: 05 - 07 April 2011. Lugar: Nancy, France.
ver más...
Nanotubes and Nanocomposites 2011
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Will focus on research and development in all nano-particles, polymer processing and application, as well as market
direction, growth and potential for commercialisation.
Fecha: April 06 - 07, 2011. Lugar: Le Meridien Brussels, Belgium.
ver más...
ImagineNano
Marzo 2011 Página 14

19. Nanomedicina
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Extensive thematic conferences will be held in parallel and a huge industrial exhibition carried out with the latest
nanotrends for the future.
Fecha: Apr 11 - 14, 2011. Lugar: Bilbao, Spain.
ver más...
NanoManufacturing Conference & Exhibits
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
This conference will highlight the current, near-term, and future applications of nanotechnology and how they are
transforming the way we manufacture products.
Fecha: Apr 05 - 06, 2011. Lugar: Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago) IL, EE.UU.
ver más...
5th Concertation and Consultation Workshop on Micro-Nano-Bio
convergence Systems
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Co-organized by the European Commission and IKERLAN-IK4 a private not-profit Technological Research Centre in
the north of Spain.
Fecha: April 05 - 06, 2011. Lugar: Mondragón, Spain.
ver más...
Greener Nano 2011
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
We will focus on two key research areas: highlight state-of-the-art in materials synthesis and characterization
challenges, and discuss biological impacts of nanotechnology.
Fecha: May 01 - 03, 2011. Lugar: Cupertino California, USA
ver más...
EuroNanoForum 2011 in partnership with Nanotech Europe
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
EuroNanoForum is a biannual event supported by the European Commission and organised within the framework of
the Presidency of the European Union.
Fecha: May 30 - June 01, 2011. Lugar: Budapest, Hungary.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 15

20. Nanomedicina
Summer School on "Plasmonics, Functionalization and Biosensing"
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
The Summer School Plasmonics, Functionalization and Biosensing is part of the FP7 Collaborative project
Nanoantenna program.
Fecha: 24 April - 30 April 2011. Lugar: Kirchoff Institute in Heidelberg, Germany.
ver más...
European Perspectives in Personalised Medicine
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
This conference will bring together key stakeholders of the research community and the healthcare sector to identify
the developments needed in order to contribute to the research for Personalised Medicine.
Fecha: 12-13 May 2011. Lugar: Square-Brussels Meeting Centre, Brussels
ver más...
ARTÍCULOS-CIENTÍFICOS
Artículos científicos publicados este mes
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Scopus
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 16

21. Nanomedicina
Principales temas tratados en los artículos científicos del mes
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Scopus
ver más...
Principales entidades con publicaciones este mes
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Scopus
Marzo 2011 Página 17

22. Nanomedicina
Principales investigadores que publicaron este me
Publicada el 04/01/2011.
Fuente: Scopus
Systemic distribution, nuclear entry and cytotoxicity of amorphous
nanosilica...
Publicada en Virtual Journal of Nanotechnology Environment, Health and Safety, 03/29/2011.
Autor: Nabeshi H. Resumen: The present study was designed to examine the skin penetration, cellular localization,
and cytotoxic effects of the well-dispersed amorphous silica particles of diameters ranging from 70 nm to 1000 nm.
ver más...
Hydroxycamptothecin-loaded nanoparticles induce human lung
cancer cell apoptosis
Publicada en Nanomedicine Research Publicaciones, 03/29/2011.
Autor: Zhang G. Resuemn: 10-Hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT) elicits strong anti-cancer effects and is less toxic
making it widely used in recent clinical trials. However, its low solubility limits its application as an effective anti-
cancer therapy.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 18

23. Nanomedicina
High sensitivity nanoparticle detection using optical microcavities
Publicada el 03/25/2011.
Autor: Tao Lu. Resumen: We demonstrate a highly sensitive nanoparticle and virus detection method by using a
thermal-stabilized reference interferometer in conjunction with an ultrahigh-Q microcavity.
ver más...
Imaging of tat protein transduction domain in living cells
Publicada en Nanomedicine Research Publicaciones, 03/23/2011.
Autor: Junji Imamura. Resumen: This work should guide the future design of TatP-based peptides as therapeutic
nanocarriers with efficient transduction.
ver más...
Progesterone activates the principal Ca2+ channel of human sperm
Publicada el 03/23/2011.
Autor: Lishko PV. Resumen: Steroid hormone progesterone released by cumulus cells surrounding the egg is a
potent stimulator of human spermatozoa. It attracts spermatozoa towards the egg and helps them penetrate the egg's
protective vestments.
ver más...
In vivo study of dendron-like nanoparticles for stem cells "tune-up":
From nano to tissues.
Publicada el 03/16/2011.
Autor: Oliveira JM. Resumen: The control of stem cell differentiation to become osteoblasts in vivo is still regarded as
a challenge in stem cell-based and bone tissue engineering strategies. Biodegradable dexamethasone-loaded
dendron-like nanoparticles of carboxymethylchitosan/poly(amidoamine) dendrimer have been proposed as
intracellular drug delivery systems of bioactive molecules.
ver más...
Prokineticin Receptor 1 Antagonist PC-10 as a Biomarker for
Imaging Inflammatory Pain
Marzo 2011 Página 19

24. Nanomedicina
Publicada el 03/16/2011.
Autor:Jacobson O. Resumen: Prokineticin receptor 1 (PKR1) and its ligand Bv8 were shown to be expressed in
inflammation-induced pain and by tumor-supporting fibroblasts. Blocking this receptor might prove useful for reducing
pain and for cancer therapy. However, there is no method to quantify the levels of these receptors in vivo.
ver más...
Live-cell visualization of dynamics of HIV budding site interactions
with an ESCRT component
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor:V ärtel. Resumen: HIV diverts the cellular ESCRT. The ESCRT consists of four heteromeric complexes
(ESCRT-0 to ESCRT-III), which mediate different membrane abscission processes, most importantly formation of
intralumenal vesicles at multivesicular bodies.
ver más...
Neutrophils activate plasmacytoid dendritic cells by releasing self-
DNA-peptide complexes..
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: R Lande. Resumen: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a severe and incurable autoimmune disease
characterized by chronic activation of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) and production of autoantibodies against
nuclear self-antigens by hyperreactive B cells.
ver más...
Membrane nanotubes induced by aqueous phase separation and
stabilized ...
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: Y Li. Resumen: Tubular membrane structures are widespread in eukaryotic cells, but the mechanisms
underlying their formation and stability are not well understood. Previous work has focused on tube extrusion from
cells and model membranes under the application of external forces.
ver más...
A synthetic enzyme inhibitor is a novel targeting ligand for
nanotherapeutic drug delivery..
Marzo 2011 Página 20

25. Nanomedicina
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: Liao D. Resumen: Unresolved problems associated with ligand-targeting of liposomal nanoparticles (NPs) to
solid tumors include variable target receptor expression due to genetic heterogeneity and insufficient target specificity
leading to systemic toxicities.
ver más...
Ordered assembly of murine leukemia virus capsid protein..
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: Hilditch L. Resumen: The restriction factor Fv1 confers resistance to murine leukemia virus (MLV), blocking
progression of the viral life cycle after reverse transcription, but before integration into the host chromosome. It is
known that the specificity of restriction is determined by both the restriction factor and the viral capsid (CA)...
ver más...
Creating favorable geometries for directing organic photoreactions
Publicada en Nanomedicine Research Publicaciones, 03/15/2011.
Autor: M Kim. Resumen: The products of photoreactions of conjugated organic molecules may be allowed by
selection rules but not observed in solution reactions because of unfavorable reaction geometries.
ver más...
One pot synthesis of ZnSCu nanoparticles using biocompatible L-
Cysteine as stabilser...
Publicada en Journal of Nanotechnology and Its Apliccations, 03/15/2011.
Autor: Ashish Tiwari. Resumen: ZnS:Cu nanoparticles were prepared by facile one pot synthesis using biocompatible
L-Cysteine (L-Cys) as stabilizing agent. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microcopy (SEM), energy
dispersive spectrum (EDS), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to characterize the
nanoparticles.
ver más...
DNA damage in embryonic stem cells caused by nanodiamonds
Marzo 2011 Página 21

26. Nanomedicina
Publicada en Virtual Journal of Nanotechnology Environment, Health and Safety, 03/15/2011.
Autor: Xing Y. Resumen: In this study, the authors report the first genotoxicity study on nanodiamonds (NDs) by
incubating embryonic stem cells with NDs and evaluating the expression of DNA repair proteins, such as p53 and
MOGG-1.
ver más...
How to detect a dwarf - in vivo imaging of nanoparticles in the lung
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: Roller J. Resumen: The respiratory tract is the route of entry for all accidentally inhaled NPs. Moreover, NPs
may intentionally be delivered into the lung as contrast agents and drug delivery systems.
ver más...
May nanoparticle systems play a role in the treatment of cerebral
gliomas?
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: Caruso G. Resumen: The nanoparticle has emerged as a potential vector for brain delivery, able to overcome
the difficulties of modern strategies. Moreover, multifunctionality can be engineered into a single nanoplatform so that
it can provide tumor-specific detection, treatment, and follow-up monitoring. This review reports the latest research in
nanoparticle-based glioma treatment.
ver más...
Excellent biocompatibility of semiconductor quantum dots ...
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: Somesree GhoshMitra. Resumen: However, toxicity of these nanostructures in the intracellular environment
has prevented a biomedical breakthrough.
ver más...
Squalenoyl gemcitabine nanomedicine... therapy in pancreatic
cancer
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: Soukaina R. Resumen: Development of chemoresistance and rapid inactivation of gemcitabine, the standard
therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer, are responsible of the major therapeutic failures. To overcome the above
drawbacks we designed a novel nanomedicine strategy for gemcitabine nanoparticle formulation based on squalene
conjugation.
Marzo 2011 Página 22

27. Nanomedicina
ver más...
Statistical analysis of nanoparticle dosing in a dynamic cellular
system
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
Autor: Summers HD. Resumen: In this paper, the authors investigate probabilities for nanoparticle uptake in cells
using statistical analysis techniques of nanoparticle-loaded endosomes.
ver más...
Progress and challenges in quantifying skin permeability to
nanoparticles using a quantum dot...
Publicada en International Council on Nanotechnology - Virtual Journal, 03/14/2011.
Autor: Mortensen LJ. Resumen: This paper reviews common pitfalls or noise factors that can easily complicate
interpretation of results and induce ambiguity in assessing nanoparticle skin penetration risk.
ver más...
Photothermal response of human and murine cancer cells to
multiwalled carbon nanotubes
Publicada en International Council on Nanotechnology - Virtual Journal, 03/14/2011.
Autor: Fisher JW. Resumen: This study includes an investigation of the degree of intracellular uptake of multiwalled
carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) as part of a larger study of how laser irradiation enhances treatment of cancer cells
through enhanced and more controlled thermal deposition, increased tumor injury, and diminished heat shock protein
(HSP) expression.
ver más...
Cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by different metallic
nanoparticles
Publicada en International Council on Nanotechnology - Virtual Journal, 03/14/2011.
Autor: Pujalte I. Resumen: The objective of this study, on human renal culture cells, was to assess the toxicity profile
of metallic nanoparticles (TiO2, ZnO and CdS) usable in industrial production. Comparative studies were conducted,
to identify whether particle properties impact cytotoxicity by altering the intracellular oxidative status.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 23

28. Nanomedicina
NORMATIVAS
EuroNanoMed: Ayudas para proyectos de investigación en
nanomedicina
Publicada el 03/24/2011.
Hasta el 15 de abril pueden presentarse propuestas a EuroNanoMed, una iniciativa de financiación europea en el
marco del plan ERA-Net de la Comisión Europea destinada a avanzar en la investigación transnacional en
nanomedicina.
ver más...
Programa Nacional de Internacionalización de la I+D: Eurociencia,
Eurosalud, FCCI, BOI, Euroinvestigación
Publicada el 03/23/2011.
De acuerdo con el Plan Nacional de Investigación Científica, Desarrollo e Innovación Tecnológica, 2008-2011, esta
Resolución (ayudas) será de aplicación hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2011.
ver más...
Resolución para la construcción del Centro Andaluz de
Nanomedicina y Biotecnología (BIONAND)
Publicada el 03/04/2011.
Resolución por la que se hace público el Convenio de colaboración para el Avance de la Biotecnología y la
Investigación Sanitaria (IMABIS), en la selección y ejecución del proyecto «Construcción del Centro Andaluz de
Nanomedicina y Biotecnología (BIONAND)», cofinanciado por el FEDER.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 24

29. Nanomedicina
INFORMES Y OTRAS
Medical Imaging Markets
Publicada en Market Research Nano-Medicine 2, 03/29/2011.
The purpose of this TriMark Publications report is to describe the specific market segment of the diagnostics market
sector called medical imaging. Medical imaging can be categorized into nine main modalities: X-ray, ultrasound,
computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission tomography (SPECT),
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine (NM), mammography and fluoroscopy.
ver más...
Unravelling Single Cell Genomics Micro and Nanotools
Publicada en AzoNano - Books, 03/29/2011.
This unique introduction to the growing field of microfluidics applied to genomics provides an overview of the latest
technologies and emphasizes its potential in answering important biological questions. Written by a physicist and a
biologist, it offers a more comprehensive view than the previous literature.
ver más...
Linking Biomedical Informatics, Grid Computing and Nanomedicine
Publicada el 03/23/2011.
The Action-Grid White Paper presents a strategy for developing a new area of research: nano-informatics. This field
extends Biomedical Informatics to nanomedicine. It was developed in the framework of the EU supported Virtual
Physiological Human project.
ver más...
Nanotechnology Interviews Podcasts: NANOCYL
Publicada el 03/23/2011.
AZoNano's Cameron Chai speaks to Francis Massin, CEO of Nanocyl. Francis tells us about their plans to install new
carbon nanotube production capabilities that will make them the biggest carbon nanotube producer in the world as
well as their ready to use commercial nanotube-based products.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 25

30. Nanomedicina
La nanotecnología, una ciencia que aporta valor a las exportaciones
irlandesas
Publicada el 03/16/2011.
La nanociencia y la nanotecnología han permitido alcanzar cifras de exportación de un 10% sobre los 150.000
millones de bienes y servicios exportados en Irlanda durante el año 2008, según fuentes del sector. Además, se
prevé que en los próximos años el crecimiento de dicha industria alcance la cifra de un 20%.
ver más...
The Future of Nanomedicine in Surgery Predicted
Publicada el 03/16/2011.
A new review published in WIREs Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology explores how nanotechnology may provide
powerful new tools that could have a marked impact on the therapeutic and diagnostic measures available to
surgeons.
ver más...
NIOSH seeks public input to update its nanotechnology strategic
plan
Publicada el 03/16/2011.
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public input "on the types of hazard identification
and risk management research that should be considered for updating the NIOSH 2009 nanotechnology strategic
plan," the agency announced in a March 7 Federal Register notice.
ver más...
Nanotechnology in Medicine
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
This report examines the various roles nanotechnology plays in the pharmaceutical industry. The new field of
nanomedicine has a lot of potential and the new advances in this field.
ver más...
Nanobiotechnology
Marzo 2011 Página 26

31. Nanomedicina
Publicada el 03/15/2011.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nanobiotechnology in US$ Million by the following technology
segments - Nanomaterials (Solid Inorganic Nanoparticles, Nanocomposites, Nanostructured Materials & Membranes,
Nanotubes and Fullerenes, & Other Nanomaterials), and Nanodevices/Tools.
ver más...
Marzo 2011 Página 27