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Targeted gold nanoparticles for ovarian cancer (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Wenjuan He
    • Fuyuan Yang
    • Keming Chen
    • Qingsong Zeng
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  • Published online on: October 3, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14723
  • Article Number: 589
  • Copyright: © He et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Among all malignant gynecological tumors, ovarian cancer (OC) has the highest mortality rate. OC is often diagnosed at advanced and incurable stages; however, early diagnosis can enable the use of optimized and personalized treatments. Intensive research into the synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) has been performed with the aim of developing innovative materials for use in biological and photothermal therapies for OC. AuNPs can be chemically modified and functionalized by binding to a variety of organic compounds and biomolecules, such as peptides, antibodies and therapeutic agents, via simple synthetic processes. They are particularly suitable for use as carriers for drug delivery. In the present review, the synthesis and characteristics of AuNPs are summarized, and their potential in OC therapy are discussed.
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He W, Yang F, Chen K and Zeng Q: Targeted gold nanoparticles for ovarian cancer (Review). Oncol Lett 28: 589, 2024.
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He, W., Yang, F., Chen, K., & Zeng, Q. (2024). Targeted gold nanoparticles for ovarian cancer (Review). Oncology Letters, 28, 589. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14723
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He, W., Yang, F., Chen, K., Zeng, Q."Targeted gold nanoparticles for ovarian cancer (Review)". Oncology Letters 28.6 (2024): 589.
Chicago
He, W., Yang, F., Chen, K., Zeng, Q."Targeted gold nanoparticles for ovarian cancer (Review)". Oncology Letters 28, no. 6 (2024): 589. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14723