Gold Nanoparticles in Bladder Cancer Applications: A Paradigm Shift from Diagnostic Tools to Integrated Theranostic Platforms - PubMed
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- Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) offer unique advantages in bladder cancer management due to their surface plasmon resonance effect, biocompatibility, and ease of functionalization.
- AuNPs are being used for ultra-sensitive detection of urinary biomarkers, serving as contrast agents in imaging, and enabling precise tumor ablation through photothermal therapy.
- As drug carriers, AuNPs help overcome chemoresistance and show potential in remodeling the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment.
- Despite promising preclinical results, challenges like long-term biosafety and standardized production need addressing before clinical adoption.