Multifunctional quantum dots and liposome complexes in drug delivery

摘要

Incorporating both diagnostic and therapeutic functions into a single nanoscale system is an effective modem drug delivery strategy.Combining liposomes with semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) has great potential to achieve such dual functions,referred to in this review as a liposomal QD hybrid system (L-QD).Here we review the recent literature dealing with the design and application of L-QD for advances in bio-imaging and drug delivery.After a summary of L-QD synthesis processes and evaluation of their properties,we will focus on their multifunctional applications,ranging from in vitro cell imaging to theranostic drug delivery approaches.