title: Gold nanoprobes for theranostics.
abstract: Gold nanoprobes have become attractive diagnostic and therapeutic agents in medicine and life sciences research owing to their reproducible synthesis with atomic level precision, unique physical and chemical properties, versatility of their morphologies, flexibility in functionalization, ease of targeting, efficiency in drug delivery and opportunities for multimodal therapy. This review highlights some of the recent advances and the potential for gold nanoprobes in theranostics.
authors: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Small Systems Laboratory, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA.
authors: Balaji
authors: B
authors: Panchapakesan
authors: Brittany
authors: B
authors: Book-Newell
authors: Palaniappan
authors: P
authors: Sethu
authors: Madhusudhana
authors: M
authors: Rao
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Irudayaraj
mesh_terms: D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000379:methods; D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods*; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000737:chemistry; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D004337:Drug Carriers; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D006046:Gold