The role of graphene quantum dots in cutting‐edge medical therapies
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(9)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Abstract
Graphene
quantum
dots
(GQDs),
owing
to
their
unique
optical,
electrical,
and
chemical
properties,
have
emerged
as
promising
nanomaterials
for
various
biomedical
applications.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
the
latest
advancements
in
utilization
GQDs
tissue
engineering,
wound
healing,
drug
delivery
systems,
other
therapies.
The
inherent
properties
GQDs,
including
high
biocompatibility,
tunable
photoluminescence,
significant
surface
area,
make
them
ideal
candidates
enhancing
medical
treatments
diagnostics.
In
improve
mechanical
biological
performance
scaffolds,
promoting
cell
proliferation
differentiation.
For
enhance
antimicrobial
activity
facilitate
faster
regeneration.
Their
potential
DDS
is
highlighted
by
ability
deliver
therapeutic
agents
efficiently,
ensuring
targeted
controlled
release.
Additionally,
play
crucial
role
therapies,
particularly
cancer
treatment,
efficacy
reducing
side
effects.
While
offer
diagnostics,
challenges
such
understanding
long‐term
cytotoxicity
at
higher
concentrations,
need
standardized
synthesis
methods
remain
critical
areas
further
research.
also
discusses
future
directions
opportunities
emphasizing
transformative
advancing
modern
healthcare
solutions.
insights
presented
here
contribute
expanding
field
GQD
research,
highlighting
significantly
patient
outcomes
drive
innovations.
Language: Английский
Empowering rapid diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma with biofunctionalized carbon quantum dots: a review
Cancer Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 14, 2025
Language: Английский
Global trends and emerging research in nanotechnology for esophageal cancer: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis
Chunjian Zuo,
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Jie Tian
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Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 3, 2025
Despite
the
growing
body
of
research
on
nanotechnology
for
esophageal
cancer
(EC),
a
comprehensive
bibliometric
analysis
in
this
field
has
yet
to
be
conducted.
This
study
aims
fill
gap
by
analyzing
global
trends,
key
contributors,
and
emerging
themes
EC.
A
was
performed
publications
from
1980
2024,
using
data
Web
Science
Core
Collection.
The
conducted
VOSviewer,
CiteSpace,
R
package
'bibliometrix'
visualize
collaboration
networks,
thematic
areas.
included
419
documents
authored
2952
researchers
44
countries.
significant
increase
observed,
particularly
after
2011,
with
China,
United
States,
Japan
leading
contributions.
Prominent
institutions,
including
Zhengzhou
University
Chinese
Academy
Sciences,
were
identified
as
players.
predominantly
focused
drug
delivery
systems,
nanomedicine,
treatment
mechanisms,
trends
development
advanced
nanomaterials
personalized
therapies.
applications
EC
highlights
findings
underscore
crucial
role
advancing
strategies
identify
areas
future
interdisciplinary
collaboration.
Language: Английский
Dual acid-base catalysis with biologically modified graphene oxide: a sustainable route to polyhydroquinolines with antimicrobial properties
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 25, 2025
This
article
conducts
an
in-depth
examination
of
graphene
oxide-aspartic
acid
(GO-As)
as
a
novel
bifunctional
nano-organocatalyst
distinguished
by
both
catalytic
and
antibacterial
properties.
The
research
elucidates
the
synthesis
GO
through
Hummer's
method,
followed
covalent
attachment
aspartic
to
surface
nanosheets.
innovative
approach
is
particularly
notable
it
circumvents
use
hazardous
chemicals,
thereby
promoting
environmental
sustainability.
newly
developed
catalyst
underwent
rigorous
analysis
employing
variety
spectroscopic
techniques,
including
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
(FT-IR)
spectroscopy,
Energy-Dispersive
X-ray
Spectroscopy
(EDX),
mapping,
Field
Emission
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
(SEM),
diffraction
(XRD),
thermogravimetric
(TGA),
Raman
spectroscopy.
findings
indicate
that
effectively
synthesizes
polyhydroquinoline
derivatives
while
demonstrating
significant
stability
over
multiple
reuse
cycles,
underscoring
its
potential
applicability
in
organic
synthesis.
Furthermore,
properties
GO-modified
were
evaluated
against
six
pathogenic
bacterial
species.
results
reveal
substantial
activity
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
strains,
two
antibiotic-resistant
bacteria:
Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA),
Vancomycin-resistant
Enterococcus
(VRE),
Raman.
In
conclusion,
investigation
GO-As
heterogeneous
represents
promising
advancement
development
environmentally
friendly
effective
catalysts
with
noteworthy
characteristics.
Language: Английский
Photodynamic and Sonodynamic Therapy Synergy: Mechanistic Insights and Cellular Responses Against Glioblastoma Multiforme
Journal of drug targeting,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 23
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Glioblastoma
multiforme
(GBM),
the
most
aggressive
form
of
brain
cancer,
poses
substantial
challenges
to
effective
treatment
due
its
complex
and
infiltrative
nature,
making
it
difficult
manage.
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
sonodynamic
(SDT),
have
emerged
as
promising
individual
options
against
GBM
their
least-invasive
approach.
However,
both
PDT
SDT
drawbacks
that
require
careful
consideration.
A
combination
using
light
sound
waves
has
gained
attention,
offering
new
avenues
overcome
from
therapies.
Sono-photodynamic
(SPDT)
been
used
various
tumors.
Researchers
are
considering
SPDT
a
favorable
alternative
conventional
therapies
for
GBM.
offers
complementary
mechanisms
action,
including
production
ROS,
disruption
cellular
structures,
induction
apoptosis,
leading
enhanced
tumor
cell
death.
This
review
gives
an
insight
about
PDT/SDT
limitations
in
need
therapy.
We
try
unveil
process
explore
mechanism
behind
improved
SPDT-meditated
death
cells
by
focusing
on
ROS-mediated
response
occurring
result
discussing
current
modifications
existing
sensitizers
optimal
use
Language: Английский
Advances in 2D heterostructures for quantum computing applications: A review
Aminul Islam,
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Safiullah Khan,
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Juhi Jannat Mim
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et al.
Inorganic Chemistry Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 113980 - 113980
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Recent advances in graphene quantum dots: Chemistry of synthesis, surface modifications, and improved properties for biomedical applications
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 118293 - 118293
Published: May 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Photodynamic therapy in esophageal cancer: trends, innovations, and future directions from a global perspective (1985–2024)
Y. Chen,
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Feng Guo,
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Harish Rao
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et al.
Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: May 14, 2025
Language: Английский
Harnessing the Potential of Graphene Quantum Dots for Multifunctional Biomedical Applications
Yujia Han,
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Hongyan Hao,
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Huadong Zeng
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et al.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(12)
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Abstract
The
existing
and
emerging
demand
for
materials
life
health
has
contributed
to
the
cultivation
development
of
respective
markets.
Nevertheless,
current
generation
biomedical
yet
fully
satisfy
clinical
requirements
market,
which
is
still
in
its
relative
infancy.
Research
this
area
must
be
prioritized
light
pivotal
role
new
biological
field.
Among
many
materials,
GQDs,
an
nanomaterial,
exhibit
considerable
promise
field,
primarily
due
their
exceptional
properties.
Furthermore,
direct
preparation
functionalization
GQDs
have
facilitated
specific
functional
composites
based
on
GQDs.
applications
are
undergoing
rapid
growth,
makes
it
necessary
publish
a
review
article
presenting
latest
advances
This
provides
overview
significant
synthesizing
techniques
employed
structural
characterizations,
properties
that
been
elucidated.
presents
recent
findings
applying
antimicrobial,
anticancer,
biosensing,
drug
delivery,
bioimaging
applications.
Finally,
explores
potential
biomedicine
biotechnology,
highlighting
challenges
remain
addressed.
Language: Английский