Innovative approaches for cancer treatment: graphene quantum dots for photodynamic and photothermal therapies

Zarepour, Atefeh; Khosravi, Arezoo; Yücel Ayten, Necla; Çakır Hatır, Pınar; Iravani, Siavash; Zarrabi, Ali

doi:10.1039/d4tb00255e

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“…The combination of PTT and PDT using QDs presents vast opportunities for advancing cancer treatment. 132,133 Additionally, QDs provide unique optical characteristics such as, minimal photobleaching, low degradation, high quantum yield which make them suitable for bio-imaging and as labeling probes. In contrast with organic dyes, QDs provide several advantages like size-tunable light emission, and better signal brightness.…”

Section: Nanocarriers As Delivery Vehicles In Photodynamic Therapymentioning

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Unveiling the potential of photodynamic therapy with nanocarriers as a compelling therapeutic approach for skin cancer treatment: current explorations and insights

Mohanty,

Desai,

Jain

et al. 2024

RSC Adv.

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Unveiling the potential of photodynamic therapy with nanocarriers as a compelling therapeutic approach for skin cancer treatment: current explorations and insights

Mohanty,

Desai,

Jain

et al. 2024

RSC Adv.

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Blazing Carbon Dots: Unfolding its Luminescence Mechanism to Photoinduced Biomedical Applications

Mate,

Satwani,

Pranav

et al. 2024

Chemistry An Asian Journal

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Carbon dots (CDs) are carbon‐based nanomaterials that have garnered immense interest due to their exceptional photophysical and optoelectronic properties. They have been employed extensively for biomedical imaging and phototherapy due to their superb water dispersibility, low toxicity, outstanding biocompatibility, and exceptional tissue permeability. This review summarizes the luminescence mechanism of CDs. The modification in CDs via various doping routes is comprehensively reviewed, and the effect of such alterations on their photophysical properties, such as photoluminescence (PL), absorbance, and reactive oxygen species generation ability, is also highlighted. This review also aims to summarize the role of CDs in cellular imaging and fluorescence lifetime imaging for cellular metabolism. Subsequently, recent advancements and the future prospects of CDs as nanotheranostic agents have been discussed. Herein, we have discussed the role of CDs in photothermal, photodynamic, and synergistic therapy of anticancer, antiviral, and antibacterial applications. The overall summary of the review highlights the future prospects of CD‐based research in bioimaging and biomedicine.

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The role of graphene quantum dots in cutting‐edge medical therapies

Arab,

Jafari,

Shahi

2024

Polymers for Advanced Techs

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Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), owing to their unique optical, electrical, and chemical properties, have emerged as promising nanomaterials for various biomedical applications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the utilization of GQDs in tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery systems, and other biomedical therapies. The inherent properties of GQDs, including high biocompatibility, tunable photoluminescence, and significant surface area, make them ideal candidates for enhancing medical treatments and diagnostics. In tissue engineering, GQDs improve the mechanical and biological performance of scaffolds, promoting cell proliferation and differentiation. For wound healing, GQDs enhance antimicrobial activity and facilitate faster tissue regeneration. Their potential in DDS is highlighted by their ability to deliver therapeutic agents efficiently, ensuring targeted and controlled release. Additionally, GQDs play a crucial role in biomedical therapies, particularly in cancer treatment, by enhancing drug efficacy and reducing side effects. While GQDs offer significant potential in enhancing medical treatments and diagnostics, challenges such as understanding their long‐term biocompatibility, potential cytotoxicity at higher concentrations, and the need for standardized synthesis methods remain critical areas for further research. This review also discusses the future directions and opportunities for GQDs, emphasizing their transformative potential in advancing modern healthcare solutions. The insights presented here contribute to the expanding field of GQD research, highlighting their potential to significantly enhance patient outcomes and drive healthcare innovations.

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Innovative approaches for cancer treatment: graphene quantum dots for photodynamic and photothermal therapies

Abstract: Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) hold great promise for photodynamic and photothermal cancer therapies. Their unique properties, such as exceptional photoluminescence, photothermal conversion efficiency, and surface functionalization capabilities, make them attractive...

Cited by 13 publications

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Unveiling the potential of photodynamic therapy with nanocarriers as a compelling therapeutic approach for skin cancer treatment: current explorations and insights

Unveiling the potential of photodynamic therapy with nanocarriers as a compelling therapeutic approach for skin cancer treatment: current explorations and insights

Blazing Carbon Dots: Unfolding its Luminescence Mechanism to Photoinduced Biomedical Applications

The role of graphene quantum dots in cutting‐edge medical therapies

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