Copper sulfide: An emerging adaptable nanoplatform in cancer theranostics
- Authors
- Poudel, Kishwor; Gautam, Milan; Jin, Sung Giu; Choi, Han-Gon; Yong, Chul Soon; Kim, Jong Oh
- Issue Date
- May-2019
- Publisher
- ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
- Keywords
- Copper sulfide; Nanoplatforms; Therapeutics; Theranostics
- Citation
- INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS, v.562, pp.135 - 150
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- Journal Title
- INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
- Volume
- 562
- Start Page
- 135
- End Page
- 150
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/erica/handle/2021.sw.erica/2951
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.03.043
- ISSN
- 0378-5173
- Abstract
- Copper sulfide nanoparticles (CuS NPs), emerging nanoplatforms with dual diagnostic and therapeutic applications, are being actively investigated in this era of "war on cancer" owing to their versatility and adaptability. This article discusses the pros and cons of using CuS NPs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and theranostics. The first section introduces CuS NPs and discusses the features that render them more advantageous than other established nanoplatforms in cancer management. Subsequent sections include specific in vitro and in vivo results of different studies showing the potential of CuS NPs as nanoplatforms. Methods used for visualization (photoacoustic imaging and magnetic resonance imaging) of CuS NPs and treatment (phototherapy and combinatorial therapy) have also been discussed. Furthermore, the challenges and opportunities associated with using CuS NPs have been elucidated. Further investigations on CuS NPs are required to translate it for clinical applications.
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