Unexpected formation of gold nanoflowers by a green synthesis method as agents for a safe and effective photothermal therapy

Star fruit ( Averrhoa carambola ) juice rich in vitamin C and polyphenolic antioxidants was used to synthesize branched gold nanoflowers. These biocompatible and stable gold nanoflowers show strong near-infrared absorption. They are successfully demonstrated to be highly efficient for both in vitro...

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Published inNanoscale Vol. 9; no. 41; pp. 15753 - 15759
Main Authors Yang, Da-Peng, Liu, Xuan, Teng, Choon Peng, Owh, Cally, Win, Khin Yin, Lin, Ming, Loh, Xian Jun, Wu, Yun-Long, Li, Zibiao, Ye, Enyi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 2017
Subjects
Animals
Fruit and Vegetable Juices
Gold
Green Chemistry Technology
Humans
Lasers
MCF-7 Cells
Metal Nanoparticles
Mice, Inbred BALB C
Mice, Nude
Neoplasms, Experimental - therapy
Oxalidaceae - chemistry
Phototherapy
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Summary:Star fruit ( Averrhoa carambola ) juice rich in vitamin C and polyphenolic antioxidants was used to synthesize branched gold nanoflowers. These biocompatible and stable gold nanoflowers show strong near-infrared absorption. They are successfully demonstrated to be highly efficient for both in vitro and in vivo photothermal therapy by using an 808 nm laser.
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ISSN:2040-3364
2040-3372
2040-3372
DOI:10.1039/C7NR06286A