Open AccessQuantum dots affect expression of CD133 surface antigen in melanoma cells
Author(s) -
Petras Juzenas,
Simona Steponkienė,
Simona Kavaliauskiene,
Purviniene,
Rotomskis
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international journal of nanomedicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.245
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 1178-2013
pISSN - 1176-9114
DOI - 10.2147/ijn.s24477
Subject(s) - quantum dot , affect (linguistics) , antigen , melanoma , materials science , microbiology and biotechnology , cancer research , immunology , biophysics , nanotechnology , medicine , biology , psychology , communication
In novel treatment approaches, therapeutics should be designed to target cancer stem cells (CSCs). Quantum dots (QDs) are a promising new tool in fighting against cancer. However, little is known about accumulation and cytotoxicity of QDs in CSCs.
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