Synthesis of graphene quantum dots and their applications in drug delivery

C Zhao, X Song, Y Liu, Y Fu, L Ye, N Wang… - Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
This review focuses on the recent advances in the synthesis of graphene quantum dots
(GQDs) and their applications in drug delivery. To give a brief understanding about the …

The role of silver nanoparticles in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer: Are there any perspectives for the future?

P Takáč, R Michalková, M Čižmáriková, Z Bedlovičová… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cancer is a fatal disease with a complex pathophysiology. Lack of specificity and
cytotoxicity, as well as the multidrug resistance of traditional cancer chemotherapy, are the …

Green synthesis of multicolour fluorescence carbon quantum dots from sugarcane waste: Investigation of mercury (II) ion sensing, and bio-imaging applications

K Kasinathan, S Samayanan, K Marimuthu… - Applied Surface …, 2022 - Elsevier
Initial identification is important in the predictive strategy of many life-threatening ailments,
such as infectious diseases and cancer. These diseases' mortality rates could be …

The physiological functions and pharmaceutical applications of inulin: A review

X Wan, H Guo, Y Liang, C Zhou, Z Liu, K Li, F Niu… - Carbohydrate …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Inulin (IN), a fructan-type plant polysaccharide, is widely found in nature. The major
plant sources of IN include chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, dahlia etc. Studies have found that …

An updated review on silver nanoparticles in biomedicine

O Gherasim, RA Puiu, AC Bîrcă, AC Burdușel… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) represent one of the most explored categories of
nanomaterials for new and improved biomaterials and biotechnologies, with impressive use …

[HTML][HTML] Ultra-sonication-assisted silver nanoparticles using Panax ginseng root extract and their anti-cancer and antiviral activities

TVM Sreekanth, PC Nagajyothi, P Muthuraman… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2018 - Elsevier
A simple, inexpensive ultra-sonication method was used to synthesize quasi spherical silver
nanoparticles (AgNPs) with an aqueous extract from Panax ginseng roots. This method has …

Recent advances in waste-recycled nanomaterials for biomedical applications: Waste-to-wealth

M Abd Elkodous, HM El-Husseiny… - Nanotechnology …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Global overpopulation, industrial expansion, and urbanization have generated massive
amounts of wastes. This is considered as a significant worldwide challenge that requires an …

Preclinical cancer theranostics—from nanomaterials to clinic: the missing link

KK Johnson, P Koshy, JL Yang… - Advanced Functional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nanomaterials with cancer‐imaging and therapeutic properties have emerged as the
principal focus of nanotheranostics. The past decade has experienced a significant increase …

Glucosamine-conjugated graphene quantum dots as versatile and pH-sensitive nanocarriers for enhanced delivery of curcumin targeting to breast cancer

N Ghanbari, Z Salehi, AA Khodadadi… - Materials Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Applying multifunctional nanocarriers, comprising specifically traceable and tumor targeting
moieties, has significantly increased in cancer theranostics. Herein, a novel targeted …

Recent advances on graphene quantum dots as multifunctional nanoplatforms for cancer treatment

D Iannazzo, C Celesti, C Espro - Biotechnology Journal, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), the latest member of the graphene family, have attracted
enormous interest in the last few years, due to their exceptional physical, chemical …