Near infrared-triggered synergetic cancer therapy using multifunctional nanotheranostics

Jia Nan Liu, Jian Lin Shi, Wen Bo Bu

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Abstract

Cancer therapy relying on a single therapeutic strategy generally remains suboptimal because each therapeutic approach has its own advantages and limitations. There is almost no doubt that future cancer therapies are very likely to rely on combinations of different treatment approaches, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, PDT, and photothermal therapy (PTT). In this review, we discuss the most significant progress made in the past 5 years in the field of near infrared (NIR)-responsive nanotheranostics for synergetic cancer therapy. The nanoplatforms discussed include mesoporous silica nanoparticles, upconversion nanoparticles, Au-related nanomaterials, Fe3O4-related systems, and carbon-related materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanoceramics in Clinical Use
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Materials to Applications, 2nd Edition
EditorsFan Zhang
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Pages322-354
Number of pages33
Edition40
ISBN (Electronic)9781782621041, 9781782623199, 9781849739047
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameRSC Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Number40
Volume2016-January
ISSN (Print)1757-7136
ISSN (Electronic)1757-7144

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