A multifunctional nanocomposite for luminescence resonance energy transfer-guided synergistic monitoring and therapy under single near infrared light

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Apr 7;52(27):4880-3. doi: 10.1039/c6cc00010j. Epub 2016 Feb 25.

Abstract

By utilizing a drug coordinated to Eu(3+) as a blocker of luminescence resonance energy transfer from the Eu(3+) complex to gold nanotriangles, we successfully implemented multiple functions into one nanocomposite; it operates under single near infrared light and is efficient for the temperature/luminescence monitoring of drug release and synergistic turning-on of photothermal chemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Energy Transfer*
  • Luminescence*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanocomposites*