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Readily constructed squaraine J-aggregates with an 86.0 % photothermal conversion efficiency for photothermal therapy

Bioactive Materials
The development of photothermal agents with high photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) and long absorption wavelengths is crucial for safe and effective anti-cancer treatment. However, achieving these advantages often requires precise molecular design
Xin Xie, Yafang Dong, Yuan Zhang, Zongliang Xie, Xinsheng Peng, Yong Huang, Wei Yang, Bowen Li, Qiqing Zhang   +8 more
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Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Photothermal Therapy

Molecules, 2018
Photothermal therapy is a kind of therapy based on increasing the temperature of tumoral cells above 42 °C. To this aim, cells must be illuminated with a laser, and the energy of the radiation is transformed in heat.
Joan Estelrich, Maria Antònia Busquets
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Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles with Efficient Near-Infrared Photothermal Effect at the Second Biological Window

Molecules, 2020
Superparamagnetic nanoparticles (iron oxide nanoparticles—IONs) are suitable for hyperthermia after irradiating with radiofrequency radiation. Concerning the suitability for laser ablation, IONs present a low molar absorption coefficient in the near ...
Maria Antònia Busquets, Juan Marcos Fernández-Pradas, Pedro Serra, Joan Estelrich   +3 more
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Luminescent CaTiO3:Yb,Er nanofibers co-conjugated with Rose Bengal and gold nanorods for potential synergistic photodynamic/photothermal therapy [PDF]

, 2017
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) have been explored widely for application in cancer treatment. In this work, we describe the synthesis of CaTiO3:Yb,Er (CTO) nanofibers co-conjugated with Rose Bengal (RB) and gold nanorods ...
Best, S, Fu, Y, Han, G, Huang, J, Li, X, Liu, H, Ren, Z   +6 more
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Opinion: Gavage Administration of MXene as a Route‐Specific Alternative to Intravenous Injection into the Bloodstream of Laboratory Animals for Reducing Systemic Nanotoxicity Risks in Immunosuppression and Post‐Transplantation Models with Bile Acid Modification

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Recent studies reported immunosuppressive properties of specific MXene nanomaterials. Their intravenous injection into the bloodstream of laboratory animals has been a common delivery method to suppress systemic inflammation and prevent transplant rejection.
Alireza Rafieerad, M. Akif Rahman, Ahmad Amiri   +2 more
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Epidermal Patch Technologies for Integrated Healthcare and Infection Management

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Epidermal patches have evolved from simple wound coverings into multifunctional, skin‐conformable platforms integrating drug delivery, biosensing, and therapeutic functionalities. This review highlights their material innovations, fabrication strategies, and intelligent designs, including hydrogels, microneedles, and flexible electronics, while ...
Yuqi Wang, Atakan Tevlek, Pawel L. Urban, Boaz Mizrahi, Onome Ejeromedoghene, Roshan Deen, Yuanjing Lin, Jagan Mohan Dodda   +7 more
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Facile Interfacial Synthesis of Densely Spiky Gold Nano-Chestnuts With Full Spectral Absorption for Photothermal Therapy

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020
The gold nanostructure is regarded as the most promising photothermal agent due to its strong localized surface plasma resonance (LSPR) effect. In particular, the gold nanostructures with sharp spikes on the surface have higher optical signal enhancement,
Zhiping Wan, Jinmao Gu, Yining Wang, Jun Qian, Junle Zhu, Feng Chen, Haoheng Wang, Huairui Chen, Chun Luo   +8 more
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Large-effect flowering time mutations reveal conditionally adaptive paths through fitness landscapes in Arabidopsis thaliana. [PDF]

, 2019
Contrary to previous assumptions that most mutations are deleterious, there is increasing evidence for persistence of large-effect mutations in natural populations.
Cooper, Martha D, Roe, Judith L, Runcie, Daniel E, Schmitt, Johanna, Taylor, Mark A, Welch, Stephen M, Wilczek, Amity M   +6 more
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Photo-responsive graphene and carbon nanotubes to control and tackle biological systems [PDF]

, 2018
Photo-responsive multifunctional nanomaterials are receiving considerable attention for biological applications because of their unique properties. The functionalization of the surface of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene, among other carbon based ...
Cardano, Francesca, Frasconi, Marco, Giordani, Silvia   +2 more
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Bacteria‐Responsive Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Bacteria‐responsive nanocarriers are designed to release antimicrobials only in the presence of infection‐specific cues. This selective activation ensures drug release precisely at the site of infection, avoiding premature or indiscriminate release, and enhancing efficacy.
Guillermo Landa, Gracia Mendoza, Silvia Irusta, Manuel Arruebo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source