Multifunctional Gold Nanoparticles in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.

ABSTRACT: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world, behind only cardiovascular diseases, and is one of the most serious diseases threatening human health nowadays. Cancer patients' lives are being extended by the use of contemporary medical technologies, such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. However, these treatments are not always effective in extending cancer patients' lives. Simultaneously, these approaches are often accompanied with a series of negative consequences, such as the occurrence of adverse effects and an increased risk of relapse. As a result, the development of a novel cancer-eradication strategy is still required. The emergence of nanomedicine as a promising technology brings a new avenue for the circumvention of limitations of conventional cancer therapie

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9094645 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature