A universal strategy to enhance photothermal conversion efficiency by regulating the molecular aggregation states for safe photothermal therapy of bacterial infections
Hao Fu, Yongxin Zhang, Cheng Wang, Zhencheng Sun, Shuyi Lv, Minghui Xiao, Kaiyu Wu, Linqi Shi, Chunlei Zhu
Abstract
models of bacterial infections at safe laser power densities, demonstrating its potential for clinical translation. Our findings offer a straightforward, universal, and versatile method to improve PTT outcomes while minimizing cytotoxicity, paving the way for enhanced treatment of bacterial infections with safe PTT protocols.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyChemistryNanotechnologyMaterials scienceNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsPhotoacoustic and Ultrasonic ImagingGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications