Nanoscale "fluorescent stone": Luminescent calcium fluoride nanoparticles as theranostic platforms

Zhanjun Li, Yuanwei Zhang, Ling Huang, Yuchen Yang, Yang Zhao, Ghida El-Banna, Gang Han

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Abstract

Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) based luminescent nanoparticles exhibit unique, outstanding luminescent properties, and represent promising candidates as nanoplatforms for theranostic applications. There is an urgent need to facilitate their further development and applications in diagnostics and therapeutics as a novel class of nanotools. Here, in this critical review, we outlined the recent significant progresses made in CaF2-related nanoparticles: Firstly, their physical chemical properties, synthesis chemistry, and nanostructure fabrication are summarized. Secondly, their applications in deep tissue bio-detection, drug delivery, imaging, cell labeling, and therapy are reviewed. The exploration of CaF2-based luminescent nanoparticles as multifunctional nanoscale carriers for imaging-guided therapy is also presented. Finally, we discuss the challenges and opportunities in the development of such CaF2-based platform for future development in regard to its theranostic applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2380-2393
Number of pages14
JournalTheranostics
Volume6
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)

Keywords

  • Calcium Fluoride
  • Luminescent nanoparticles

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