Concurrent photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma by gold nanoclusters under a single NIR laser irradiation

Abstract

nanoclusters. Through this study, we report the use of a simple nanostructure for simultaneous PTT and PDT applications to effectively kill cSCC and to induce anti-tumor immune responses. Our study could lead to the development of effective photoagents for current, synergistic applications of different phototherapies with targeted immunological responses for the treatment of cancers.