Using host–guest interactions at the interface of quantum dots to load drug molecules for biocompatible, safe, and effective chemo-photodynamic therapy against cancer
Xiaoxia Wu, Jinghui Yang, Jie Xing, Yonglei Lyu, Ruifen Zou, Xin Wang, Junlie Yao, Dinghu Zhang, Dawei Qi, Guoliang Shao, Aiguo Wu, Jianwei Li
Abstract
studies. These findings suggest that our system offers intelligent control of CHT and PDT, which will provide a promising strategy for constructing hybrid systems with synergistic effects for advanced applications in biomedicine, catalysis, and optoelectronics.
Topics & Concepts
Photodynamic therapyDrug deliveryPhotosensitizerNanotechnologyMaterials scienceQuantum dotDrugSmall moleculeCancer cellControlled releaseCancer therapyChemistryCancerPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryPharmacologyBiochemistryMedicineInternal medicineNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials