SnO2-Doped ZnO/Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Improved Anticancer Activity via Oxidative Stress Pathway.

Maqusood AhamedMohd Javed AkhtarM A Majeed KhanHisham A Alhadlaq

Published in: International journal of nanomedicine (2021)

SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs showed enhanced anticancer activity and better biocompatibility than SnO2-ZnO NPs and pure ZnO NPs. This work suggested a new approach to improve the selectivity and anticancer activity of ZnO NPs. Studies on antitumor activity of SnO2-ZnO/rGO NCs in animal models are further warranted.

Keyphrases

reduced graphene oxide
gold nanoparticles
oxidative stress
room temperature
quantum dots
dna damage
ischemia reperfusion injury
visible light
signaling pathway
induced apoptosis
structural basis