Hypoxic Radiosensitizer-Lipid Coated Gold Nanoparticles Enhance the Effects of Radiation Therapy on Tumor Growth

Radiotherapy (RT) has become one of the most effective treatments for malignant tumor. Intra-tumoral hypoxia is recognized as a chief reason that induces resistance to radiation. Moreover, the toxicities of RT to normal tissues limits the usage of high doses of radiation to eliminate cancer cells. Therefore, developing an effective radiosensitizer is critical for improving the curative effects of RT. In the present study, we developed angiopep-2...