DNA Aptamer-Conjugated Magnetic Graphene Oxide for Pathogenic Bacteria Aggregation: Selective and Enhanced Photothermal Therapy for Effective and Rapid Killing
Muserref Arslan Ocsoy, Sadi Yusufbeyoğlu, Nilay Ildız, Ahmet Ülgen, İsmail Öçsoy
Abstract
). An in vitro study highlights that Apt@MGO is considered a targeted, biocompatible, and light-activated photothermal agent for efficient and rapid killing of MRSA in the aggregated state under NIR light.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyAptamerGrapheneConjugated systemStaphylococcus aureusOxideMaterials scienceAntibioticsBacteriaNanotechnologyChemistryBiophysicsPolymerBiochemistryMetallurgyComposite materialBiologyGeneticsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesGraphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsNanoplatforms for cancer theranostics