Multifunctional Magnetic Quantum Dots for Cancer Theranostics

被引:96
作者
Singh, Surinder P. [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Puerto Rico, Dept Engn Sci & Mat, Mayaguez, PR 00681 USA
[2] Natl Phys Lab, New Delhi 110012, India
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
关键词
PDT; Nanomedicine; Cancer; Theranostics; Magnetic Quantum Dots; PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY;
D O I
10.1166/jbn.2011.1219
中图分类号
TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要
The development of an innovative platform for cancer theranostics that will be capable of noninvasive imaging and treatment of cancerous tumors using biocompatible and multifunctional Fe(3)O(4)-ZnO core-shell magnetic quantum dots (M-QDs) is being explored. This multi-functional approach will facilitate deep tumor targeting using a combination of a specific cancer marker and an external magnetic field will simultaneously provide therapy that may evolve as a new paradigm in cancer theranostics.
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页数:3
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