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Herein, a multi-functional nanoplatform (PDA-DTC/Cu–MnO2) was established, which has been employed for MR imaging-guided multi-therapy (CDT, PTT and chemotherapy) for cancer treatment. The in vitro and in vivo results confirmed that the biocompatible nanoplatform could significantly induce tumor cell death and inhibit tumor growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

DNA microgels of oligonucleotides and polymers were constructed via a combination of DNA complementarity and photo-initiated free radical polymerization. The DNA microgels did not feature the conventional core–shell structure but were instead based on the copolymers of N-isopropylacrylamide and acrylamide and DNA crosslinks. By incorporating the aptamer-functionalized moieties, the AptMG–Dox system was demonstrated to possess excellent biocompatibility and highly selective killing efficacy for target cancer cells via stimuli-responsiveness, which could provide immense potential as an intelligent drug delivery carrier for targeted cancer therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Metal–organic gels (MOGs) of three-dimensional (3D) networks comprising nanosheets of ∼30 nm thickness and square-micrometer in size were easily produced via coordination interactions of iron (Fe3+) and 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (NDC). Such MOGs exhibit ultrahigh removal of arsenic(v) in water, with the adsorption capacity of 144 mg g−1, dramatically superior to those of the recently reported Fe-based inorganic and organic adsorbents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Herein, a multi-functional nanoplatform (PDA-DTC/Cu-MnO2) was established, which has been employed for MR imaging-guided multi-therapy (CDT, PTT and chemotherapy) for cancer treatment. The in vitro and in vivo results confirmed that the biocompatible nanoplatform could significantly induce tumor cell death and inhibit tumor growth.