Plasmon-resonant gold nanoparticles for cancer optical imaging

摘要

Gold nanoparticles(AuNPs) interact with light and have strong and tunable surface plasmon resonance,which can be detected using multiple imaging modalities.These provide an unique opportunity for their potential applications in optical imaging for early detection of cancer.In this review,we summarized nanoparticles targeting properties for cancer,plasmon optical properties of AuNPs,application of AuNPs for cancer optical imaging.Also discussed is the safety of AuNPs.