title: Fluorescent carbon nanoparticles in medicine for cancer therapy.
abstract: Nanotechnology provides exciting opportunities for the development of novel, clinically relevant diagnostic and therapeutic multifunctional systems. Fluorescent carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) due to their intrinsic fluorescence and high biocompatibility are among the best candidates. As innovative nanomaterials, CNPs could be utilized both as nontoxic drug delivery system and bioimaging. We foresee a great future for CNPs in cancer diagnostic and therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Translational Research National Cancer Institute-CRO , Via Franco Gallini 2, Aviano 33081, Italy.
authors.forename: Vinit
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Translational Research National Cancer Institute-CRO , Via Franco Gallini 2, Aviano 33081, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Toffoli
authors.affiliation: Department of Translational Research National Cancer Institute-CRO , Via Franco Gallini 2, Aviano 33081, Italy.
authors.forename: Flavio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rizzolio