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Layer-by-layer nanoparticles (LbL NPs) are single-component drug delivery vehicles.
Layer-by-layer nanoparticles (LbL NPs) are single-component drug delivery vehicles.
False
Multifunctional nanoparticles are designed to accomplish only single objectives such as imaging or therapy.
Multifunctional nanoparticles are designed to accomplish only single objectives such as imaging or therapy.
False
Plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) involves the injection of silver nanoparticles to combat cancer cells.
Plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) involves the injection of silver nanoparticles to combat cancer cells.
False
Photothermal therapy + chemotherapy is a traditional treatment for tumors like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.
Photothermal therapy + chemotherapy is a traditional treatment for tumors like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery.
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Core/shell nanoparticles consist of a platinum shell and a paclitaxel core.
Core/shell nanoparticles consist of a platinum shell and a paclitaxel core.
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Layer-by-layer nanoparticles are built through the sequential deposition of proteins onto charged nanoparticle cores.
Layer-by-layer nanoparticles are built through the sequential deposition of proteins onto charged nanoparticle cores.
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Multifunctional nanoparticles can only have imaging capabilities, not therapeutic functions.
Multifunctional nanoparticles can only have imaging capabilities, not therapeutic functions.
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Plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) relies on exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light to generate heat for treatment.
Plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) relies on exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light to generate heat for treatment.
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Photothermal therapy + chemotherapy uses silver nanoparticles instead of gold nanoparticles.
Photothermal therapy + chemotherapy uses silver nanoparticles instead of gold nanoparticles.
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Core/shell nanoparticles consist of a titanium shell and a paclitaxel core.
Core/shell nanoparticles consist of a titanium shell and a paclitaxel core.
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