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What role do gold nanoparticles play in cancer treatment? Gold nanoparticles are extremely small structural elements made of carbon, metal oxides, organic matter, etc. One nanometer is one billionth of a meter. These are highly 3D organized molecules, with at least one dimension less than 100 nanometer size. Their specialty is that their chemical and physical properties can be greatly changed, i.e. interaction with visible light, making them very useful in various fields. Yes, these are highly active elements used in technological, pharmaceutical and medical, production fields and scientific research. Due to [...]

What role do gold nanoparticles play in cancer treatment? 02 May, 2024 - As published on Fairmined Organization AuNPs or gold nanoparticles are increasingly becoming recognized for possible use in the treatment of cancer. Its unique properties can be put to use in various therapeutic modalities and, in turn, become an important tool in the fight against cancer. Mechanisms of Action of Gold Nanoparticles Photothermal Therapy: The remarkable activity of gold nanoparticles in converting incident light into heat, which is essentially used in photothermal therapy (PTT), is unmatched. When illuminated with near-infrared [...]