title: A gold nanocage-CNT hybrid for targeted imaging and photothermal destruction of cancer cells.
abstract: This communication reports the design of a novel aptamer conjugated gold nanocage decorated SWCNTs hybrid nanomaterial for targeted imaging and selective photothermal destruction of the prostate cancer cells.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA.
authors.forename: Sadia Afrin
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Rajashekhar
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kanchanapally
authors.forename: Zhen
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Fan
authors.forename: Lule
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Beqa
authors.forename: Anant Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Dulal
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Senapati
authors.forename: Paresh Chandra
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Ray
mesh_terms: D045744:Cell Line, Tumor; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D015200:Fluoroimmunoassay; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D008297:Male; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D006046:Gold