Divergent Responses of Hydrophilic CdSe and CdSe@CdS Core-Shell Nanocrystals in Apoptosis and In Vitro Cancer Cell Imaging: A Comparative Analysis.

With their distinctive core-shell design, core-shell nanocrystals have drawn interest in catalysis, medicinal research, and nanotechnology. These nanocrystals have a variety of characteristics and possible uses. The application of core-shell nanocrystals offers significant potential in increasing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for cancer research in apoptosis and in vitro cancer cell imaging.

Visible Laser Light Mediated Cancer Therapy via Photothermal Effect of Tannin-Stabilized Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles.

Super-paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs/FeO) were synthesized in aqueous medium under a nitrogen atmosphere. These particles were made water-dispersible by cladding them with tannic acid (TA). The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized for their size and surface charge using HRTEM and zetasizer.

Role of Nanomedicines in Controlling Malaria: A Review.

Malaria has created havoc since time immemorial. It has actually become a major health concern due to its high prevalence in developing countries where poor sanitary conditions facilitate the seasonal breeding of the vector, the female Anopheles mosquito. Even after tremendous advancements in pest control and pharmacology science, managing this disease has not been successful, and the cure for this deadly infection has not proven effective lately.

Bioaccumulation of CdSe Quantum Dots Show Biochemical and Oxidative Damage in Wistar Rats.

Cadmium selenium quantum dots (CdSe QDs) with modified surfaces exhibit superior dispersion stability and high fluorescence yield, making them desirable biological probes. The knowledge of cellular and biochemical toxicity has been lacking, and there is little information on the correlation between and data. The current study was carried out to assess the toxicity of CdSe QDs after intravenous injection in Wistar male rats (230 g).

Rheology and microstructure of thermoresponsive composite gels of hematite pseudocubes and Pluronic F127.

Stimuli-responsive materials or smart materials are designed materials whose properties can be changed significantly by applying external stimuli, such as stress, electric or magnetic fields, light, temperature, and pH. We report the linear and nonlinear rheological properties of thermoresponsive composite gels based on submicron-sized hematite pseudocube-shaped particles and a triblock copolymer Pluronic F127 (PF127). These novel composites form hard gels at an elevated temperature of 37 °C.