Quantum dots in noninvasive imaging of oral squamous cell carcinomas: A scoping literature review

ABSTRACT The current scoping review’s objective was to outline existing applications, recent breakthroughs, and quantum dots’ applicability in imaging of oral squamous cell cancer. Quantum dots are nanometric semiconductor crystals with customizable optical characteristics and intense, stable fluore...

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Published in:Journal of cancer research and therapeutics 2024-04, Vol.20 (3), p.745-749
Main Authors: Shetty, Bhagyashree, Chauhan, Rashmi S., Tirupathi, Sunnypriyatham, Krishnapriya, Nene, Patil, Lalit, Rathi, Nilesh
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Language:English
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Summary:ABSTRACT The current scoping review’s objective was to outline existing applications, recent breakthroughs, and quantum dots’ applicability in imaging of oral squamous cell cancer. Quantum dots are nanometric semiconductor crystals with customizable optical characteristics and intense, stable fluorescence suited for bioimaging and labeling. We used the Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) recommendations for conducting our systematic search. An analysis of the properties and applications of quantum dots in noninvasive detection of oral squamous cell cancer is presented in this study, which comprehensively explores the available evidence. Following searches in the databases PubMed, Ovid SP, and Cochrane using the search terms quantum dots AND oral squamous cell cancer, 55 published publications were chosen for this review. The review identified a total of eight papers that met the criteria. In noninvasive detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma, quantum dots have the potential to offer an array of therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Furthermore, quantum dots emit near-infrared and visible light, which is advantageous in biological imaging since it reduces light dispersion and absorption of tissue. The future may see quantum dots become a popular noninvasive imaging technique for oral squamous cell cancer. The number of studies accessible is quite limited, and further research is required.
ISSN:0973-1482
1998-4138
1998-4138
DOI:10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_2203_21