| During the past decade, gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) have been the focus of numerous experimental and clinical studies. Surface functionalization of Au NPs with various antibodies, enables them to have an adequate tissue biodistribution, and to effectively target cancer cells. In this concise review, we present the recent research data regarding the synthesis of antibodylabeled gold nanoconjugates, as well as their potential application in medical imaging and photothermal cancer therapy. |
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