How are Nanoparticles Used in Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapy?
In addition to drug delivery and imaging, nanoparticles are employed in photothermal and photodynamic therapy. Photothermal therapy involves using nanoparticles that absorb light and convert it into heat, effectively killing cancer cells. Photodynamic therapy, on the other hand, uses photosensitizing agents that produce reactive oxygen species when exposed to light, leading to the destruction of cancer cells.
