What are the Advantages of Using Gold Nanoparticles?
Gold nanoparticles offer several advantages in cancer treatment, including:
Biocompatibility: AuNPs are generally non-toxic and well-tolerated by the body. Versatility: They can be easily modified with various functional groups for targeted therapies. Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) Effect: AuNPs can accumulate in tumor tissues more readily than in normal tissues due to the leaky vasculature of tumors. Multi-functionality: They can be used for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, a concept known as theranostics.
