Third generation gold nanoplatform optimized for radiation therapy.

ABSTRACT: We report the design and fabrication of third generation ultrasmall PEGylated gold nanoparticles based platform (AuRad™) optimized for applications in radiation therapy. The AuRad™ nanoplatform has the following key features: (I) surface coating of hetero-bifunctional-PEG with amine, carboxyl, methoxy functional groups, which make this a versatile nanoplatform to conjugate various moieties like fluorophores, peptides, drugs, radiolabels; (II) size that is optimized for longer circulation, higher tumor uptake and modulated clearance; (III) high radiation enhancement. We have synthesized ultrasmall 2-3 nm gold nanoparticles, followed by attachment of hetero-bifunctional PEG and further conjugation of fluorophore AlexaFlour 647 for optical imaging, with a stability of more than 6 months. Conf

SUBMITTER: Kumar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3877840 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature