Nanothermometry to improve anticancer strategies

In hyperthermia treatments, the temperature is raised
above physiological levels to induce the death of cancerous cells.
The local application of hyperthermia is key for a successful
treatment and to reduce damage to the healthy surrounding tissues.
Going down to the nanoscale, nanoparticles can be used in
hyperthermia treatments acting as nanoheaters and triggering
cellular damage and/or inducing drug release in a selective
manner.