Abstract
The first one-step synthesis of dumbbell-like gold-iron oxide nanoparticles has been reported here. Surface functionalization with a biocompatible chitosan matrix allowed us to obtain a novel targetable diagnostic and therapeutic tool.
MeSH terms
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Chitosan / chemistry*
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Chitosan / radiation effects
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Energy Transfer
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Ferrosoferric Oxide / chemistry*
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Ferrosoferric Oxide / radiation effects
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Gold / chemistry*
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Gold / radiation effects
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Light
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Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
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Metal Nanoparticles / radiation effects
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Molecular Structure
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Particle Size
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Photoacoustic Techniques
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Surface Properties
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Theranostic Nanomedicine / instrumentation
Substances
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Gold
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Chitosan
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Ferrosoferric Oxide