Gold nanoparticles for cancer radiotherapy: a review
K Haume, S Rosa, S Grellet, MA Śmiałek… - Cancer …, 2016 - Springer
Radiotherapy is currently used in around 50% of cancer treatments and relies on the
deposition of energy directly into tumour tissue. Although it is generally effective, some of the …
deposition of energy directly into tumour tissue. Although it is generally effective, some of the …
Nanoparticle radio-enhancement: principles, progress and application to cancer treatment
Z Kuncic, S Lacombe - Physics in Medicine & Biology, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
Enhancement of radiation effects by high-atomic number nanoparticles (NPs) has been
increasingly studied for its potential to improve radiotherapeutic efficacy. The underlying …
increasingly studied for its potential to improve radiotherapeutic efficacy. The underlying …
A new approach for routine quantification of microplastics using Nile Red and automated software (MP-VAT)
Microplastics are widespread contaminants in the environment. However, most identification
protocols rely on long and subjective visual counting, which could be improved using …
protocols rely on long and subjective visual counting, which could be improved using …
Biological mechanisms of gold nanoparticle radiosensitization
S Rosa, C Connolly, G Schettino, KT Butterworth… - Cancer …, 2017 - Springer
There has been growing interest in the use of nanomaterials for a range of biomedical
applications over the last number of years. In particular, gold nanoparticles (GNPs) possess …
applications over the last number of years. In particular, gold nanoparticles (GNPs) possess …
Roadmap for metal nanoparticles in radiation therapy: Current status, translational challenges, and future directions
J Schuemann, AF Bagley, R Berbeco… - Physics in Medicine …, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
This roadmap outlines the potential roles of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) in the field of
radiation therapy. MNPs made up of a wide range of materials (from Titanium, Z= 22, to …
radiation therapy. MNPs made up of a wide range of materials (from Titanium, Z= 22, to …
Green synthesis and antibacterial applications of gold and silver nanoparticles from Ligustrum vulgare berries
P Singh, I Mijakovic - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Increasing demand for green or biological nanoparticles has led to various green
technologies and resources, which play a critical role in forming biocompatible or green …
technologies and resources, which play a critical role in forming biocompatible or green …
Recent advances in radiation therapy and photodynamic therapy
In the past 100 years, external beam energy for the treatment of cancer has continually
evolved. Two main modes have been developed. The first is radiotherapy which involves …
evolved. Two main modes have been developed. The first is radiotherapy which involves …
Intracellular transport of silver and gold nanoparticles and biological responses: an update
Medicine, food, and cosmetics represent the new promising applications for silver (Ag) and
gold (Au) nanoparticles (NPs). AgNPs are most commonly used in food and cosmetics; …
gold (Au) nanoparticles (NPs). AgNPs are most commonly used in food and cosmetics; …
Gold nanoparticles in radiotherapy and recent progress in nanobrachytherapy
M Laprise‐Pelletier, T Simão… - Advanced healthcare …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Over the last few decades, gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have emerged as “radiosensitizers” in
oncology. Radiosensitizers are additives that can enhance the effects of radiation on …
oncology. Radiosensitizers are additives that can enhance the effects of radiation on …
Mechanisms of nanoparticle radiosensitization
I Kempson - Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Metal‐based nanoparticles applied to potentiating the effects of radiotherapy have drawn
significant attention from the research community and are now available clinically. By …
significant attention from the research community and are now available clinically. By …