Carbon dots: Synthesis, characterizations, and recent advancements in biomedical, optoelectronics, sensing, and catalysis applications

R Lamba, Y Yukta, J Mondal, R Kumar… - ACS Applied Bio …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Carbon nanodots (CNDs), a fascinating carbon-based nanomaterial (typical size 2–10 nm)
owing to their superior optical properties, high biocompatibility, and cell penetrability, have …

Prospects and challenges of synergistic effect of fluorescent carbon dots, liposomes and nanoliposomes for theragnostic applications

H Faghihi, MR Mozafari, A Bumrungpert… - Photodiagnosis and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The future of molecular-level therapy, efficient medical diagnosis, and drug delivery relies on
the effective theragnostic function which can be achieved by the synergistic effect of …

Enhanced anticancer effect of Artemisia turcomanica extract in niosomal formulation on breast cancer cells: In-vitro study

Z Keshtmand, SN Naimi, ZK Piran, PP Jafroodi… - Nano-Structures & Nano …, 2023 - Elsevier
Artemisia turcomanica is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat hepatitis, fever,
malaria, cancer, tumors and asthma, and is considered inexpensive. In this work, we report …

Cyclodextrin based nanoparticles for smart drug delivery in colorectal cancer

D Marabada, J Li, S Wei, Q Huang… - Chemical Biology & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The advancement of colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention, detection, and treatment is
essential to ensure that survivors live longer and higher‐quality lives. The field of cancer …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the potential of quantum dots and plasmonic nanoparticles for imaging and phototherapy in colorectal neoplasia

J Patil, S Bhattacharya - Results in Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
The global burden of colorectal cancer is significant and the limitations of conventional
treatments like radiotherapy and chemotherapy require novel approaches to manage the …

[HTML][HTML] The future of plant based green carbon dots as cancer Nanomedicine: From current progress to future Perspectives and beyond

HH **g, AA Shati, MY Alfaifi, SEI Elbehairi… - Journal of Advanced …, 2025 - Elsevier
Background The emergence of carbon dots (CDs) as anticancer agents had sparked a
transformation in cancer research and treatment strategies. These fluorescent CDs, initially …

Efficient and Traceable Tamoxifen Delivery to Breast Cancer Cells Using Folic Acid‐Decorated and PEGylated Graphene Quantum Dots

N Amraee, MB Torbati, A Majd… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) possess potential properties for the targeted transport and
tracking of anticancer medication to tumor cells. For this purpose, the synthesized GQDs …

Amino-functionalized graphene quantum dots as a photoluminescent probe for in vitro cellular imaging of human lung cancer cell lines

AJ Anjusha, M Ashraf, M Pandi… - Advances in Natural …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Graphene-based fluorescent materials, particularly graphene quantum dots (GQDs), have
emerged as a new class of biomedical agents. In the present study, functionalised GQDs …

CAPECITABINE IN THE MODERN MANAGEMENT OF COLON CANCER: CLINICAL OUTCOMES AND PERSPECTIVES

Y Garg, NR Sahoo, S Saxena, S Kumar, S Singh… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Oral prodrug of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), capecitabine, has revolutionized the treatment
of colon cancer, providing high efficacy and convenient administration. This review …

Signalling and molecular pathways, overexpressed receptors of colorectal cancer and effective therapeutic targeting using biogenic silver nanoparticles

S Dey, M Ghosh, A Dev - Gene, 2024 - Elsevier
Increasing morbidity and mortality in CRC is a potential threat to human health. The major
challenges for better treatment outcomes are the heterogeneity of CRC cases, complicated …