Near-infrared light-responsive hybrid hydrogels for the synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy of oral cancer
Yongzhi Wu, Fangman Chen, N. K. Huang, Jinjin Li, Chenzhou Wu, Bowen Tan, Yunkun Liu, Longjiang Li, Chao Yang, Dan Shao, Jinfeng Liao
Abstract
A near-infrared light-responsive hybrid hydrogel was injected in the tumor site. IR820 could not only produce local heat for photothermal therapy, but also generate singlet oxygen to induce the degradation of MSNs for controllable drug release.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapySelf-healing hydrogelsCancer therapyMaterials scienceCancerInfraredNanotechnologyMedicineOpticsInternal medicinePolymer chemistryPhysicsNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsPhotodynamic Therapy Research StudiesAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis