Publications by authors named "Lucas Gontijo Moreira"
Enhancing Phototoxicity in Human Colorectal Tumor Cells Through Nanoarchitectonics for Synergistic Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapies.
Alexandre Mendes de Almeida Junior André Satoshi Ferreira Sabrina Aléssio Camacho Lucas Gontijo Moreira Karina Alves de Toledo
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Scientists are working on new ways to treat tough tumors without surgery using light and special materials called gold nanorods that can absorb heat and kill cancer cells.
- A special combination of gold nanorods and a dye (toluidine blue-O) showed strong effects against human colorectal cancer cells, making many of them stop living.
- The study found that these gold nanorods not only help absorb light but also create harmful chemicals that attack the cancer cells, making them a promising option for future treatments.