Recent advances in metal chalcogenide quantum dots: From material design to biomedical applications

Z Piao, D Yang, Z Cui, H He, S Mei, H Lu… - Advanced Functional …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
With the rapid progress in nanomaterials and biochemistry, there has been an explosion of
interest in biomolecule‐modified quantum dots (QDs) for biomedical applications. Metal …

Current advances in the biomedical applications of quantum dots: promises and challenges

N Le, K Kim - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Quantum dots (QDs) are a type of nanoparticle with exceptional photobleaching-resistant
fluorescence. They are highly sought after for their potential use in various optical-based …

Quantum dots as targeted doxorubicin drug delivery nanosystems in human lung cancer cells

M Ruzycka-Ayoush, P Kowalik, A Kowalczyk… - Cancer …, 2021 - Springer
Background Lung cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers all over the world
and is also one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality. The main treatment option …

Multi-functional fluorinated NiTiO3 perovskites for CO2 photocatalytic reduction, electrocatalytic water splitting, and biomedical waste management

EA Dawi, M Padervand, S Ghasemi… - Journal of Water …, 2023 - Elsevier
Multi-functional F-doped NiTiO 3 structures with high stability were prepared by a template-
free hydrothermal method. A multi-technique approach including several physicochemical …

Ag–In–Zn–S Quaternary Nanocrystals Prepared from InCl2 Precursor: Photophysical and Spectroscopic Properties and Application as Visible Light Photocatalysts of …

P Kowalik, P Bujak, M Penkala… - Chemistry of …, 2023 - ACS Publications
It has been demonstrated that nonstoichiometric quaternary Ag–In–Zn–S nanocrystals
prepared from InCl2 exhibit composition-dependent selectivity in industrially important …

Understanding the theranostic potential of quantum dots in cancer management

MS Khan, A Sheikh, MAS Abourehab, N Gupta… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cancer is not left with the space untouched, however, a complete cure has not been
achieved. Researchers are working extensively to bring a new edge to the treatment …

Synergistic potential of nanomedicine in prostate cancer immunotherapy: breakthroughs and prospects

Y Jiang, C Wang, C Zu, X Rong, Q Yu… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Given the global prevalence of prostate cancer in men, it is crucial to explore more effective
treatment strategies. Recently, immunotherapy has emerged as a promising cancer …

One-Step Aqueous Synthesis of Anionic and Cationic AgInS2 Quantum Dots and Their Utility in Improving the Efficacy of ALA-Based Photodynamic Therapy

M Hashemkhani, M Loizidou, AJ MacRobert… - Inorganic …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Silver–indium–sulfide quantum dots (AIS QDs) have potential applications in many areas,
including biomedicine. Their lack of regulated heavy metals, unlike many commercialized …

Organic quantum dots: An ultrasmall nanoplatform for cancer theranostics

N Dhas, M Pastagia, A Sharma, A Khera… - Journal of Controlled …, 2022 - Elsevier
Tumours are the second leading cause of death globally, generating alterations in biological
interactions and, as a result, malfunctioning of crucial genetic traits. Technological …

Interactions between Quantum Dots and G-Actin

N Le, A Chand, E Braun, C Keyes, Q Wu… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Quantum dots (QDs) are a type of nanoparticle with excellent optical properties, suitable for
many optical-based biomedical applications. However, the potential of quantum dots to be …