Application of gold nanoparticles in cancer therapy.
10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2014.03.019
- Author:
Chuan-tong ZHAO
1
;
Zhen-bao LIU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pharmaceutics,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Central South University,Changsha 410013,China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Drug Delivery Systems;
Genetic Vectors;
Gold;
Humans;
Nanoparticles;
Neoplasms;
therapy
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2014;36(3):324-329
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
With their unique physicochemical properties including excellent stability and biocompatibility, large specific surface area, and easy surface modification, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) can be used as delivery vectors for drugs, genes, proteins, etc. In addition, AuNPs have excellent photothermal effects and radiosensitization characteristics, and therefore can be widely applied in the photothermal therapy and radiotherapy of cancers. This article reviews the construction, cellular uptake, and drug release of AuNPs drug-delivery systems and their applications in the treatment of tumors.
