Biocompatible bacteria@Au composites for application in the photothermal destruction of cancer cells

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Oct 7:(37):4430-2. doi: 10.1039/b808871c. Epub 2008 Aug 20.

Abstract

We have successfully transformed the infectious E. coli bacteria into biocompatible bacteria@Au composites for photothermal therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / metabolism*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Gold / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Light*

Substances

  • Gold