Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Cancer remains one of the most critical global health issues. Conventional treatments, such as radiotherapy, surgery, or chemotherapy, have limitations, especially concerning side effects, resistance, and recurrence. Consequently, new innovative treatments to overcome these problems are needed. Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a promising alternative that uses photothermal agents that convert near-infrared light (NIR) into heat to kill cancer cells. Nanoparticles can be used as photothermal agents and also as drug delivery platforms, improving the drugs’ stability, allowing for targeted delivery, and reducing toxicity. Due to its broad absorption band, high surface area, and versatility for surface functionalization, tungsten disulfide (WS2) has high potential in this context. This paper presents the state-of-the-art on the use of WS2-based materials to achieve effective and biocompatible new anticancer treatment strategies.
Source: Journal of Composites Science
DOI: 10.3390/jcs8110460
Authors: Ana R. Lopes, Fernão D. Magalhães, Joana A. Loureiro, Artur M. Pinto
Institution: Universidade do Porto
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,046
Awards: G1279857300, ALICE - Laboratório Associado em Engenharia Química, G31757150, G3537227798, Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia, G5088119131, G5454278309, G5538107981, Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia, Graphene-based materials as new platforms for dermatological phototherapy, G6701175450, G6997658380
OpenAlex ID: W4404164895