Solid and hollow gold nanoparticles as radiosensitisers in combination with X-ray radiation and targeted radiopharmaceuticals

Radiotherapy is currently employed in the treatment of 50% of cancer patients. Cancer's heterogeneous nature mean optimal use of radiotherapy will be through combination and targeted therapies. Studies investigating the radiosensitising potential of solid gold nanoparticles have reported succes...

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Main Author: McGinely, Nicola Louise
Published: University of Strathclyde 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.685097