Guler B.Demir B.Guler E.Gulec K.Yesiltepe O.Odaci Demirkol D.Timur S.2019-10-262019-10-2620169780323417389; 9780323417365https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-41736-5.00007-8https://hdl.handle.net/11454/16537The combination of many nanomaterials and biological components gives the researchers the advantages of both. Recognizing the properties of biocomponents provides selectivity and sensitivity. On the other hand mechanical, catalytical and optical features of nanomaterials make possible the implementation of biomaterials in different fields. Nanomaterials covered with biological materials have great potential in a variety of applications such as bio-detection technologies, targeting and imaging of cancer cells, biofuel cells, food and beverage industry, etc. The use of nanomaterials in medical imaging is increasing rapidly. In this chapter, we provide a brief description of nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, dendrimers, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, vesicular systems, and the decoration techniques of nanomaterials with a variety of biological molecules to prepare nanocarrier systems and the use of the obtained nanobiomaterials in targeting and visualization of cancer cells. © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved..en10.1016/B978-0-323-41736-5.00007-8info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessCancer targetingMedical bio-imagingNanobiomaterialsNanomaterialsBook Chapter209251N/A