Near-infrared Zn-doped Cu<sub>2</sub>S quantum dots: an ultrasmall theranostic agent for tumor cell imaging and chemodynamic therapy
Shulan Li, Peng Jiang, Siyu Hua, Feng‐Lei Jiang, Yi Liu
Abstract
S QDs entered the tumor cells, inducing apoptosis via the mitochondrial signaling pathway, and activating the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and autophagy to selectively eliminate tumor cells to achieve CDT. This work proposed a simple one-step synthesis of unmodified ultrasmall QDs with fluorescence imaging and CDT, which provides a promising strategy for QDs to act as multi-functional theranostic agents.
Topics & Concepts
Quantum dotInfraredDopingAutophagyMaterials scienceNanotechnologyTumor cellsApoptosisOptoelectronicsChemistryCancer researchOpticsPhysicsMedicineBiochemistryNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis