Abstract
Nanotechnology is an evolving field with enormous potential for biomedical applications. The growing interest to use inorganic nanoparticles in medicine is due to the unique size- and shape-dependent optoelectronic properties. Herein, we will focus on gold, silver and platinum nanoparticles, discussing recent developments for therapeutic applications with regard to cancer in terms of nanoparticles being used as a delivery vehicle as well as therapeutic agents. We will also discuss some of the key challenges to be addressed in future studies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 237-259 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Pharmaceutical research |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2011 |
Keywords
- cancer
- drug delivery
- gold
- inorganic
- nanoparticle
- therapeutics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Organic Chemistry
- Pharmacology (medical)