Abstract
Infiltrate and destroy: In an environment rich in protonating or oxidative species, such as the intracellular milieu of cancer cells, the main absorption band of spherical, water-soluble polyaniline nanoparticles was red-shifted to a near-infrared (NIR) wavelength as a result of the formation of the emeraldine salt (see picture). The doped nanoparticles caused photothermal ablation of cancer cells upon NIR laser irradiation in vitro and in vivo.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 441-444 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Jan 10 |
Keywords
- cancer
- nanoparticles
- near-infrared light
- photothermal agents
- polymers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry