Abstract
Background: Quantum dots are an emerging nanomaterial with broad use in technical disciplines; however, their application in the field of biomedicine becomes also relevant and significant possibilities have appeared since the discovery in 1980s.
Objective: The current review is focused on the therapeutic applications of quantum dots which become an emerging use of the particles. They are introduced as potent carriers of drugs and as a material well suited for the diagnosis of disparate pathologies like visualization of cancer cells or pathogenic microorganisms. Conclusion: Quantum dots toxicity and modifications for the toxicity reduction are discussed here as well. Survey of actual papers and patents in the field of quantum dots use in the biomedicine is provided.Keywords: Drug delivery, in vivo diagnostic, in vivo imaging, nanoparticle, nanotechnology, quantum dot.
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title:Quantum Dots in the Therapy: Current Trends and Perspectives
Volume: 17 Issue: 8
Author(s): Miroslav Pohanka*
Affiliation:
- Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defence, Trebesska 1575, CZ-500 01 Hradec Kralove,Czech Republic
Keywords: Drug delivery, in vivo diagnostic, in vivo imaging, nanoparticle, nanotechnology, quantum dot.
Abstract: Background: Quantum dots are an emerging nanomaterial with broad use in technical disciplines; however, their application in the field of biomedicine becomes also relevant and significant possibilities have appeared since the discovery in 1980s.
Objective: The current review is focused on the therapeutic applications of quantum dots which become an emerging use of the particles. They are introduced as potent carriers of drugs and as a material well suited for the diagnosis of disparate pathologies like visualization of cancer cells or pathogenic microorganisms. Conclusion: Quantum dots toxicity and modifications for the toxicity reduction are discussed here as well. Survey of actual papers and patents in the field of quantum dots use in the biomedicine is provided.Export Options
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Pohanka Miroslav*, Quantum Dots in the Therapy: Current Trends and Perspectives, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2017; 17 (8) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557517666170120153342
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557517666170120153342 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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