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 …

Biomimetic nanoarchitecturing: A disguised attack on cancer cells

A Jha, AN Nikam, S Kulkarni, SP Mutalik… - Journal of controlled …, 2021 - Elsevier
With the changing face of healthcare, there is a demand for drug delivery systems that have
increased efficacy and biocompatibility. Nanotechnology derived drug carrier systems were …

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 …

AT2 receptor mediated activation of the tyrosine phosphatase PTP1B blocks caveolin-1 enhanced migration, invasion and metastasis of cancer cells

S Martínez-Meza, J Díaz, A Sandoval-Bórquez… - Cancers, 2019 - mdpi.com
The renin–angiotensin receptor AT2R controls systemic blood pressure and is also
suggested to modulate metastasis of cancer cells. However, in the latter case, the …

Minicells as an Escherichia coli mechanism for the accumulation and disposal of fluorescent cadmium sulphide nanoparticles

F Valenzuela-Ibaceta, N Torres-Olea… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Background Bacterial biosynthesis of fluorescent nanoparticles or quantum dots (QDs) has
emerged as a unique mechanism for heavy metal tolerance. However, the physiological …

Utilization of Nanoparticles, Nanodevices, and Nanotechnology in the Treatment Course of Cutaneous Melanoma

T Hartmann, R Perron, M Razavi - Advanced Therapeutics, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Melanoma is a highly lethal form of skin cancer caused by rapid proliferation of melanocytes,
pigment‐producing cells of the skin. Despite continued advancements, current diagnostic …

Src-family kinase inhibitors block early steps of caveolin-1-enhanced lung metastasis by melanoma cells

R Ortiz, J Díaz, N Díaz-Valdivia, S Martínez… - Biochemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
In advanced stages of cancer disease, caveolin-1 (CAV1) expression increases and
correlates with increased migratory and invasive capacity of the respective tumor cells …

Exploring the effect of surfactants on the interactions of manganese dioxide nanoparticles with biomolecules

S Khan, P Balyan, A Ali, S Sharma… - Journal of Biomolecular …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Interactions of manganese dioxide nanoparticles (MnO2 NPs) with vital biomolecules
namely deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and serum albumin (BSA) have been studied in …

Applications of Nanotechnology in Dermatology

M Napagoda, GB Wijayaratne, S Witharana - Nanotechnology in Modern …, 2022 - Springer
Nanodermatology is an exponentially growing area and this chapter provides a general
overview of the potential applications of nanotechnology in dermatology. In order to …

Quantum Dots in Cancer Theranostics: A Thorough Review of Recent Advancements in Bioimaging, Tracking, and Therapy across Various Cancer Types

A Matini, SM Naghib… - Current Pharmaceutical …, 2024 - ingentaconnect.com
Quantum dots (QDs) have attracted considerable interest due to their potential applications
and economic viability in various industrial sectors, such as communications, displays, and …