Abstract |
Polypyrrole nanoparticles (PPy NPs) exhibit strong absorption in the near infrared (NIR) region. With an excellent photothermal efficiency of ~45% at 808 nm, sub-100 nm PPy NPs are demonstrated to be a promising photothermal agent for in vivo cancer therapy using NIR irradiation.
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Authors | Mei Chen, Xiaoliang Fang, Shaoheng Tang, Nanfeng Zheng |
Journal | Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)
(Chem Commun (Camb))
Vol. 48
Issue 71
Pg. 8934-6
(Sep 14 2012)
ISSN: 1364-548X [Electronic] England |
PMID | 22847451
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Polymers
- Pyrroles
- polypyrrole
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Topics |
- Animals
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Cell Survival
(drug effects)
- Humans
- Infrared Rays
- Mice
- Nanoparticles
(chemistry, therapeutic use, toxicity)
- Neoplasms
(therapy)
- Phototherapy
- Polymers
(chemistry)
- Pyrroles
(chemistry)
- Tissue Distribution
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