Review of NIR-responsive ‘‘Smart’’ carriers for photothermal chemotherapy
Abhijit Karmakar, Akshay Silswal, Apurba Lal Koner
Abstract
systems. The development of biocompatible materials with sufficient NIR light absorption properties and drug-carrying functionality has shown tremendous growth in the last five years. Thus, this review offers insights into the current research development of NIR-responsive materials with therapeutic potential and prospects aimed at overcoming challenges to improve the therapeutic efficacy and safety in the dynamic field of NIR-responsive drug delivery.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyMaterials scienceDrug deliveryNanotechnologyPhotothermal effectDrug carrierChemotherapyMedicineInternal medicineNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials