Med Lasers.  2021 Jun;10(2):61-67. 10.25289/ML.2021.10.2.61.

Clinical Application of Gold Nanoparticles for Diagnosis and Treatment

• Baek SK

• KMID: 2533502
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.25289/ML.2021.10.2.61

Abstract

Advances in nanobiotechnology have presented numerous possibilities of more effective diagnostic and therapeutic options. In particular, gold nanoparticles have demonstrated the potential for application in molecular imaging and treatment of cancers, including drug delivery system of certain target molecules, enhancement of radiation therapy, and photothermal treatment. This review discusses the properties, mechanism of action, and clinical application of gold nanoparticles. Although the safety of nanoparticles is yet to be ascertained, there is no doubt that in the future, nanotechnology will play an important role in the development and enhancement of a wide range of diagnostic and treatment modalities.

Keyword

Nanoparticles; Drug delivery systems; Laser therapy; Gold