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Background & Objective: Semiconductor quantum dots proved themselves as efficient fluorescent probes in cancer detection and treatment. Their size, high stability, non-photobleaching and water solubility made them a unique fluorophore in place of conventional organic dyes.
Method: Newly emerged theranostic drug delivery system using quantum dots helped us in better understanding of the drug delivery mechanism inside the cells. Surface modified Quantum dots and their applications became wide in bioimaging, immunohistochemistry, tracking intracellular drug and intracellular molecules target. Conclusion: We have highlighted various applications of quantum dots in cancer treatment, drug delivery, flow cytometry, and theranostics.Keywords: Bioimaging, fluorescence, quantum dots, targeted drug delivery, theranostics, tumor cells.
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title:Current Application of Quantum Dots (QD) in Cancer Therapy: A Review
Volume: 17 Issue: 14
Author(s): Lavanya Thilak Babu and Priyankar Paira*
Affiliation:
- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT University, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu,India
Keywords: Bioimaging, fluorescence, quantum dots, targeted drug delivery, theranostics, tumor cells.
Abstract: Background & Objective: Semiconductor quantum dots proved themselves as efficient fluorescent probes in cancer detection and treatment. Their size, high stability, non-photobleaching and water solubility made them a unique fluorophore in place of conventional organic dyes.
Method: Newly emerged theranostic drug delivery system using quantum dots helped us in better understanding of the drug delivery mechanism inside the cells. Surface modified Quantum dots and their applications became wide in bioimaging, immunohistochemistry, tracking intracellular drug and intracellular molecules target. Conclusion: We have highlighted various applications of quantum dots in cancer treatment, drug delivery, flow cytometry, and theranostics.Export Options
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Babu Thilak Lavanya and Paira Priyankar*, Current Application of Quantum Dots (QD) in Cancer Therapy: A Review, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2017; 17 (14) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557517666170315125504
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557517666170315125504 |
Print ISSN 1389-5575 |
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