Targeted Nanomaterials for Phototherapy

Overview

Journal Nanotheranostics

Specialty Biotechnology

Date 2017 Oct 27

PMID 29071178

Citations 47

Authors

Upendra Chitgupi

Yiru Qin

Jonathan F Lovell

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Abstract

Phototherapies involve the irradiation of target tissues with light. To further enhance selectivity and potency, numerous molecularly targeted photosensitizers and photoactive nanoparticles have been developed. Active targeting typically involves harnessing the affinity between a ligand and a cell surface receptor for improved accumulation in the targeted tissue. Targeting ligands including peptides, proteins, aptamers and small molecules have been explored for phototherapy. In this review, recent examples of targeted nanomaterials used in phototherapy are summarized.

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