Aptamers, including DNA, RNA and peptide aptamers, are a group of promising recognition
units that can specifically bind to target molecules and cells. Due to their excellent specificity …

A wide variety of nanomaterials have emerged in recent years with advantageous properties
for a plethora of therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Such applications include drug …

Detection of small molecules or proteins of living cells provides an exceptional opportunity to
study genetic variations and functions, cellular behaviors, and various diseases including …

Abstract Development of novel imaging probes for cancer diagnosis is critical for early
disease detection and management. The past two decades have witnessed a surge in the …

Optical bioimaging is an indispensable tool in modern biology and medicine, but the
technique is susceptible to autofluorescence interference. Persistent nanophosphors …

The technology to develop nanosized particles offering multiple properties carries
tremendous potential for the development of applications in nanomedicine. Nanoparticles …

As a class of biocompatible and biodegradable phase‐change materials, natural fatty acids
have received considerable interest in recent years for temperature‐controlled release of …

Imaging nanoprobes are a group of nanosized agents developed for providing improved
contrast for bioimaging. Among various imaging probes, optical sensors capable of following …

There are many obstacles to effective cancer chemotherapy, including drug penetration and
accumulation in tumors and drug systemic toxicity. The penetration of therapies into tumors …

Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists are the potent stimulants of innate immune system and hold
promises as an adjuvant for anticancer immunotherapy. Unfortunately, most of them are …