Gold Nanoparticles: A new approach for cancer detection
Gold nanoparticles are produced in a liquid ("liquid chemical methods") by reduction of chloroauric acid (H[AuCl4]), although more advanced and precise methods do exist. Gold nanoparticles are also found to distinguish between cancer cells and noncancerous cells. Another benefit is that the results are instantaneous. “If you take cells from a cancer stricken tissue and spray them with these gold nanoparticles that have this antibody you can see the results immediately. The scattering is so strong that you can detect a single particle. The interaction between light and gold nanostructures is not only useful for the treatment of cancer but also for its diagnosis. PDF