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Near-infrared light induced in vivo photodynamic therapy of cancer based on upconversion nanoparticles

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Drug delivery with upconversion nanoparticles for multi-functional targeted cancer cell imaging and therapy

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Facile Preparation of Multifunctional Upconversion Nanoprobes for Multimodal Imaging and Dual‐Targeted Photothermal Therapy

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Ultrasmall Monodisperse NaYF 4 :Yb 3+ /Tm 3+ Nanocrystals with Enhanced Near-Infrared to Near-Infrared Upconversion Photoluminescence

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Combined Optical and MR Bioimaging Using Rare Earth Ion Doped NaYF 4 Nanocrystals

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Mesoporous‐Silica‐Coated Up‐Conversion Fluorescent Nanoparticles for Photodynamic Therapy

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Small Upconverting Fluorescent Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

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Upconversion nanoparticles: synthesis, surface modification and biological applications

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PET/NIRF/MRI triple functional iron oxide nanoparticles

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Upconverting luminescent nanoparticles for use in bioconjugation and bioimaging

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Highly-sensitive multiplexed in vivo imaging using pegylated upconversion nanoparticles

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Synthesis, characterization, and in vivo targeted imaging of amine-functionalized rare-earth up-converting nanophosphors

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18F-Labeled Magnetic-Upconversion Nanophosphors via Rare-Earth Cation-Assisted Ligand Assembly

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Nanocomposites with Spatially Separated Functionalities for Combined Imaging and Magnetolytic Therapy

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Singlet oxygen-induced apoptosis of cancer cells using upconversion fluorescent nanoparticles as a carrier of photosensitizer

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Molecular imaging with targeted contrast ultrasound

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Multicolor In Vivo Imaging of Upconversion Nanoparticles with Emissions Tuned by Luminescence Resonance Energy Transfer

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Quantum Dot Capped Magnetite Nanorings as High Performance Nanoprobe for Multiphoton Fluorescence and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Facile Synthesis of Ultrasmall and Hexagonal NaGdF4: Yb3+, Er3+ Nanoparticles with Magnetic and Upconversion Imaging Properties

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The cell labeling efficacy, cytotoxicity and relaxivity of copper-activated MRI/PET imaging contrast agents

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Facile Preparation of a Hybrid Nanoprobe for Triple‐Modality Optical/PET/MR Imaging

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High-performance nanostructured MR contrast probes

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Cu2+-labeled, SPION loaded porous silica nanoparticles for cell labeling and multifunctional imaging probes

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Self-assembled fluorescent magnetic nanoprobes for multimode-biomedical imaging

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Upconversion Nanoparticles: Design, Nanochemistry, and Applications in Theranostics

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Controlling upconversion nanocrystals for emerging applications

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Recent Progress in Rare Earth Micro/Nanocrystals: Soft Chemical Synthesis, Luminescent Properties, and Biomedical Applications

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Iron oxide nanoparticles: Diagnostic, therapeutic and theranostic applications

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Lanthanide Nanoparticles: From Design toward Bioimaging and Therapy

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Iron Oxide Based Nanoparticles for Multimodal Imaging and Magnetoresponsive Therapy

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Near-infrared light-responsive nanomaterials in cancer therapeutics

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In vivo delivery, pharmacokinetics, biodistribution and toxicity of iron oxide nanoparticles

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Current advances in lanthanide ion (Ln 3+ )-based upconversion nanomaterials for drug delivery

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A functionalized graphene oxide-iron oxide nanocomposite for magnetically targeted drug delivery, photothermal therapy, and magnetic resonance imaging

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Applications and potential toxicity of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles

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Hybrid Nanoparticles for Detection and Treatment of Cancer

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Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cancer Theranostics

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Upconversion Nanoparticles for Photodynamic Therapy and Other Cancer Therapeutics

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Theranostic applications of nanoparticles in cancer

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Lanthanide-doped up-converting nanoparticles: Merits and challenges

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Multifunctional nanoparticles for upconversion luminescence/MR multimodal imaging and magnetically targeted photothermal therapy

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Upconversion nanoparticles and their composite nanostructures for biomedical imaging and cancer therapy

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Smart Albumin‐Biomineralized Nanocomposites for Multimodal Imaging and Photothermal Tumor Ablation

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Lanthanide-doped upconverting luminescent nanoparticle platforms for optical imaging-guided drug delivery and therapy

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Magnetic polymer nanocomposites for environmental and biomedical applications

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Quantum dots as fluorescent probes: Synthesis, surface chemistry, energy transfer mechanisms, and applications

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Lanthanide‐Doped Upconversion Nanoparticles: Emerging Intelligent Light‐Activated Drug Delivery Systems

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Advanced Functional Nanomaterials for Theranostics

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Magnetic Nanoparticle Composites: Synergistic Effects and Applications

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Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticulate system: synthesis, targeting, drug delivery and therapy in cancer

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Multifunctional Up‐Converting Nanocomposites with Smart Polymer Brushes Gated Mesopores for Cell Imaging and Thermo/pH Dual‐Responsive Drug Controlled Release

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Recent advances and remaining challenges for polymeric nanocomposites in healthcare applications

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Nanotechnology in the targeted drug delivery for bone diseases and bone regeneration

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Brush-modified materials: Control of molecular architecture, assembly behavior, properties and applications

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Doxorubicin loaded superparamagnetic PLGA-iron oxide multifunctional microbubbles for dual-mode US/MR imaging and therapy of metastasis in lymph nodes

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Remote and local control of stimuli responsive materials for therapeutic applications

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Upconversion Nanoparticles as a Contrast Agent for Photoacoustic Imaging in Live Mice

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Hydrothermal synthesis of NaLuF4:153Sm,Yb,Tm nanoparticles and their application in dual-modality upconversion luminescence and SPECT bioimaging

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Fluorescent, magnetic and plasmonic—Hybrid multifunctional colloidal nano objects

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Imaging Strategies for Tissue Engineering Applications

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Lanthanide Doped Near Infrared Active Upconversion Nanophosphors: Fundamental Concepts, Synthesis Strategies, and Technological Applications

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Interaction between Filler and Polymeric Matrix in Nanocomposites: Magnetic Approach and Applications

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Towards whole-body imaging at the single cell level using ultra-sensitive stem cell labeling with oligo-arginine modified upconversion nanoparticles

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Dual-modal upconversion fluorescent/X-ray imaging using ligand-free hexagonal phase NaLuF4:Gd/Yb/Er nanorods for blood vessel visualization

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Fabrication of Multifunctional Gd2O3/Au Hybrid Nanoprobe via a One-Step Approach for Near-Infrared Fluorescence and Magnetic Resonance Multimodal Imaging in Vivo

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Polymeric theranostics: using polymer-based systems for simultaneous imaging and therapy

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The advances in nanomedicine for bone and cartilage repair

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Versatile Synthetic Strategy for Coating Upconverting Nanoparticles with Polymer Shells through Localized Photopolymerization by Using the Particles as Internal Light Sources

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Nanochemistry advancing photon conversion in rare-earth nanostructures for theranostics

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Nanostructured magnetic nanocomposites as MRI contrast agents

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A facile fabrication of upconversion luminescent and mesoporous core–shell structured β-NaYF 4 :Yb 3+ , Er 3+ @mSiO 2 nanocomposite spheres for anti-cancer drug delivery and cell imaging

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Light-Triggered PEGylation/dePEGylation of the Nanocarriers for Enhanced Tumor Penetration

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Gold Nanorod-Cored Biodegradable Micelles as a Robust and Remotely Controllable Doxorubicin Release System for Potent Inhibition of Drug-Sensitive and -Resistant Cancer Cells

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J‐Aggregates of Organic Dye Molecules Complexed with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Imaging‐Guided Photothermal Therapy Under 915‐nm Light

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Polymers and inorganic nanoparticles: A winning combination towards assembled nanostructures for cancer imaging and therapy

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Theranostic Nanoplatform: Triple-Modal Imaging-Guided Synergistic Cancer Therapy Based on Liposome-Conjugated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles

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Folic Acid-Conjugated LaF3:Yb,Tm@SiO2 Nanoprobes for Targeting Dual-Modality Imaging of Upconversion Luminescence and X-ray Computed Tomography

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Multifunctional and Stimuli‐Responsive Magnetic Nanoparticle‐Based Delivery Systems for Biomedical Applications

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Nanoparticles: A Hope for the Treatment of Inflammation in CNS

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Polymer-Functionalized Upconversion Nanoparticles for Light/Imaging-Guided Drug Delivery

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Temozolomide loaded PLGA-based superparamagnetic nanoparticles for magnetic resonance imaging and treatment of malignant glioma

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Biomineralization: An Opportunity and Challenge of Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy

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