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Baskaran Purushothaman1, Joon Myong Song

  • 1College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea. jmsong@snu.ac.kr.

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Summary

Silver sulfide quantum dots (Ag2S QDs) offer advanced theranostic capabilities for simultaneous diagnosis and therapy. These bright, photostable, and low-toxicity nanomaterials enable deep-tissue imaging and possess intrinsic anticancer properties.

Area of Science:

  • Nanomaterials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Theranostics

Background:

  • Silver sulfide quantum dots (Ag2S QDs) are emerging as promising theranostic agents.
  • They offer superior optical and chemical properties for combined diagnosis and therapy.
  • Unlike heavy metal QDs, Ag2S QDs exhibit low toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the synthesis, properties, and applications of Ag2S QD theranostic nanomaterials.
  • To highlight the advantages of Ag2S QDs in bioimaging and cancer therapy.
  • To discuss advancements in surface chemistry for bioconjugation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of synthetic methodologies for Ag2S QDs.
  • Analysis of physicochemical properties, including optical and photostability.

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    • Main Results:

    • Ag2S QDs demonstrate high brightness and photostability for bioimaging.
    • They emit in the near-infrared-II (NIR-II) window for deep tissue penetration.
    • Ag2S QDs can be functionalized with drugs and targeting moieties, and possess photothermal anticancer activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Ag2S QDs represent advanced theranostic nanomaterials with dual imaging and therapeutic functions.
    • Their low toxicity and versatile surface chemistry enable broad biomedical applications.
    • This review details the comprehensive landscape of Ag2S QD theranostics.