What are the Applications of Antibody-Nanoparticle Conjugates?
- Targeted Drug Delivery: Antibodies guide nanoparticles to specific cells, ensuring that the drug is released exactly where it is needed. - Medical Imaging: Conjugates can improve the contrast and specificity of imaging techniques like MRI and fluorescence microscopy. - Biosensing: Used in biosensors to detect biomarkers for diseases such as cancer, HIV, and COVID-19. - Therapeutics: Antibody-nanoparticle conjugates can be used in therapies like photothermal therapy, where nanoparticles convert light into heat to destroy cancer cells.
