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Volume 27, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 1389-4501
  • E-ISSN: 1873-5592

Abstract

Delayed diagnosis and limited treatment options make ovarian cancer difficult to treat. This paper examines the growing role of Carbon Dots (CDs) in ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment. Photoluminescence and biocompatibility make CDs ideal for biomedical use. We emphasize their ability to improve fluorescence and molecular imaging in radiology and diagnostics. We also demonstrate the efficacy of carbon dots in targeted drug delivery systems in overcoming drug resistance and improving therapeutic outcomes. Photodynamic and photothermal therapies are used to show that CDs can treat hypoxic ovarian cancer tumours. We also discuss CD safety issues and constraints, emphasising the need for thorough assessments and fine-tuning. Future research focuses on personalised medicine and CD integration with other therapies. This text concludes by discussing CDs' clinical use and the challenges of production and regulatory approval. CDs can improve ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment, improving patient outcomes and survival.

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Carbon Dots: Emerging Nanomaterials for Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy
Curr Drug Targets 27, 1 (2026); https://doi.org/10.2174/0113894501347816241223065618
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  • Article Type:     Review Article
Keyword(s): Carbon dot; ovarian cancer; photodynamic therapy; photoluminescence, cancer antigen; targeted drug delivery

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