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Published on: May 22, 2020
Recent advances in near-infrared light-responsive nanocarriers for cancer therapy
Ankit Saneja1, Robin Kumar1, Divya Arora2
1Product Development Cell - II, National Institute of Immunology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110067, India.
Abstract:
In recent years, research has focused on the development of smart nanocarriers that can respond to specific stimuli. Among the various stimuli-responsive platforms for cancer therapy, near-infrared (NIR) light (700-1000nm)-responsive nanocarriers have gained considerable interest because of their deeper tissue penetration capacity, precisely controlled drug release, and minimal damage towards normal tissues. In this review, we outline various therapeutic applications of NIR-responsive nanocarriers in drug delivery, photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), and bioimaging. We also highlight recent trends towards NIR-responsive combinatorial therapy and multistimuli-responsive nanocarriers for improving therapeutic outcomes.
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