Targeted photodynamic therapy for breast cancer: the potential of glyconanoparticles
Brydie A. Thomas-Moore, Simone Dedola, David A. Russell, Robert A. Field, María J. Marín
Abstract
amide bond formation using EDC/NHS coupling chemistry. The dual modified nanoparticles were investigated for the targeted cell killing of breast cancer cells, demonstrating the versatility of using glycoAuNPs for selective binding to different cancer cells and their potential use for targeted PDT.
Topics & Concepts
Photodynamic therapyBreast cancerMedicineCancerTargeted therapyOncologyInternal medicineChemistryOrganic chemistryPhotodynamic Therapy Research StudiesNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques