Targeting superficial cancers with gold nanoparticles: a review of current research

SM Gomes, MM Gaspar, JMP Coelho… - Therapeutic …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Superficial cancers typically refer to cancers confined to the surface layers of tissue. Low-
targeting therapies or side effects prompt exploration of novel therapeutic approaches. Gold …

[HTML][HTML] Gold nanoparticles for photothermal therapy–Influence of experimental conditions on the properties of resulting AuNPs

MN Amaral, D Nunes, E Fortunato, R Martins… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-mediated Photothermal Therapy (PTT) is a minimally-
invasive therapeutic approach that uses AuNPs to convert light into heat, leading to the …

Infrared radiation for cancer hyperthermia: the light to brighten up oncology

M Ye, D Yin, Y Wu, H Miao, Z Wu… - Expert Review of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Cancer constitutes the greatest public health threat to humans, as its incidence
and mortality rates continue to increase worldwide. With the development of medical …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced Cytotoxicity against a Pancreatic Cancer Cell Line Combining Radiation and Gold Nanoparticles

A Martins, BC Ferreira, MM Gaspar, S Vieira, J Lopes… - Pharmaceutics, 2024 - mdpi.com
The present work consisted of an exploratory study aiming to evaluate in vitro the potential of
AuNPs during Radiation Therapy (RT) in human pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells. AuNPs …

A Step Forward for the Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer Using Gold Nanoparticles Combined with Laser Irradiation

S Pinho, T Ferreira-Gonçalves, J Lopes… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Prostate cancer (PCA) is the second most common cancer diagnosis in men and the fifth
leading cause of death worldwide. The conventional treatments available are beneficial to …

[HTML][HTML] Combination of gold nanoparticles with near-infrared light as an alternative approach for melanoma management

J Lopes, CM Rodrigues, A Godinho-Santos… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer and recently approved drugs are often
associated with resistance and significant adverse effects. Therefore, the design of more …

Nanoparticle-protein interactions: Spectroscopic probing of the adsorption of serum albumin to graphene oxide‑gold nanocomplexes surfaces

H Pan, X Wu, R Han, S He, N Li, H Yan, X Chen… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Graphene oxide‑gold nanocomposites (GO-AuNCPs) are promising candidates in
nanomedicine. They will inevitably bind with biomolecules such as serum albumin (SA) in …

[HTML][HTML] CRISPR/Cas12a-powered universal platform with dual-signal readout for isothermal and sensitive detection of pathogenic microorganisms in foods

S Hu, M Wu, C Zhang, X Yao, L Wang, J Luo, Y Duan… - LWT, 2025 - Elsevier
Food safety issues caused by pathogenic microorganisms have attracted significant
attention. Developing an assay for flexible, multi-scenario pathogen analysis is of great …

[HTML][HTML] Rapid enrichment and SERS differentiation of various bacteria in skin interstitial fluid by 4-MPBA-AuNPs-functionalized hydrogel microneedles

Y Yang, X Wang, Y Hu, Z Liu, X Ma, F Feng… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bacterial infection is a major threat to global public health, and can cause serious diseases
such as bacterial skin infection and foodborne diseases. It is essential to develop a new …