Abstract
Gold nanocages represent a new class of nanomaterials with compact size and tunable optical properties for biomedical applications. They exhibit strong light absorption in the near-infrared region in which light can penetrate deeply into soft tissue. After PEGylation, the Au nanocages can be passively delivered to tumors in animals. Analysis of tissue distribution for the PEGylated Au nanocages showed that the tumor uptake was 5.7 %ID/g at 96 h post injection. The Au nanocages were found not only on the surface, but also in the core of the tumor. By exposing tumors to a near-infrared diode laser (0.7 W/cm2, CW, λ=808 nm) for 10 min, the photothermal effect of the Au nanocages could selectively destroy tumor tissue with minimum damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. Data from functional [18F]fluorodexoyglucose positron emission tomography revealed a decrease in tumor metabolic activity upon the photothermal treatment. Histological examination identified extensive damage to the nuclei of tumor cells and tumor interstitium.
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