Abstract
Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) with opposite surface charge can form aggregates through electrostatic interaction and exhibit surface plasmon resonance (SPR) induced-localized electromagnetic (EM) field enhancement under light irradiation. Intracellular aggregation of Au NPs can further improve the therapeutic efficiency of Au NP-enhanced photodynamic therapy of cancer by promoting singlet oxygen generation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 7287-7290 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Chemical Communications |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue number | 55 |
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| State | Published - 12 Jun 2014 |