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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2026

Nanoparticle-Enabled Photothermal Therapy Integrated with Gene Delivery, Immunotherapy, and Chemotherapy: A Comprehensive Review.

Juyoung Hwang, Nuri Oh, Moon Sung Kang, Chung-Yul Yoo, Ji-Ho Park, Dong-Wook Han, Minseok Kwak

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Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Juyoung Hwang *Department of Chemistry and Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
Nuri Oh *Department of Chemistry and Biology, Korea Science Academy of Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Busan, 47162, Republic of Korea.
Moon Sung Kang *Institute of Nano-Bio Convergence, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-6375-5038
Chung-Yul YooDepartment of Energy Systems Research and Chemistry, Ajou University, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea.
Ji-Ho ParkDepartment of Bio and Brain Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
Dong-Wook HanInstitute of Nano-Bio Convergence, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-8314-1981
Minseok KwakDepartment of Chemistry and Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-0480-1804

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Photothermal therapy (PTT) utilizes near-infrared (NIR)-responsive nanoparticles to induce controlled hyperthermia for tumor ablation and modulation of cellular and microenvironmental processes. Advances in nanomaterial engineering have enabled the integration of PTT with gene therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy, wherein photothermal heating enhances membrane perturbation, accelerates endosomal escape, and initiates thermally triggered release of therapeutic payloads. This review summarizes the photothermal mechanisms of metallic, polymeric, hybrid, and semiconducting nanomaterials and examines how these platforms improve nucleic acid transport, immune activation, and chemotherapeutic performance. In addition, key translational challenges, including NIR penetration limits and thermotolerance, are briefly highlighted. By consolidating mechanistic insights and material-specific strategies, this review outlines current progress and future requirements for advancing clinically translatable PTT-based combination therapies.

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ImmunotherapyNanoparticlesNeoplasmsPhotothermal TherapyAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsCombined Modality TherapyGene Therapy AgentsGenetic TherapyGene Transfer TechniquesHumansNanomedicineAntineoplastic Agentschemotherapycombination therapygene therapyimmunogenic cell deathimmunotherapynanoparticles

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PMID41869393
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