An efficient strategy for cancer therapy using a tumor- and lysosome-targeted organic photothermal agent
Hongyu Wang, Huiwen Zhang, Yanan Xiang, Wei Pan, Na Li, Bo Tang
Abstract
A dual-targeted organic photothermal agent for tumor cells and lysosomes was developed. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that it possessed low cytotoxicity, good biological compatibility, and tumor inhibitory effects.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyLysosomeCytotoxicityCancer therapyCancer cellTumor cellsCancer researchTargeted therapyNanotechnologyMaterials scienceChemistryCancerBiologyMedicineBiochemistryIn vitroInternal medicineEnzymeNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis