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GOLD NANOPARTICLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gold nanoshell
1, record 1, English, gold%20nanoshell
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nanoshell 2, record 1, English, nanoshell
correct
- gold-silica nanoshell 3, record 1, English, gold%2Dsilica%20nanoshell
correct
- gold/silica nanoshell 4, record 1, English, gold%2Fsilica%20nanoshell
correct
- silica-gold nanoshell 5, record 1, English, silica%2Dgold%20nanoshell
correct
- silica/gold nanoshell 6, record 1, English, silica%2Fgold%20nanoshell
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nanoparticle composed of a [gold] metallic shell surrounding a semiconductor. 7, record 1, English, - gold%20nanoshell
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When nanoshells reach a target cancer cell, they can be irradiated with near-infrared light or excited with a magnetic field, either of which will cause the nanoshell to become hot, killing the cancer cell. 7, record 1, English, - gold%20nanoshell
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This chemical sensing technique relies on nanoparticles consisting of gold and silica called nanoshells, invented 10 years ago at Rice by nanophotonics pioneer Naomi Halas. Nanoshells are about 20 times smaller than a red blood cell, and they can amplify light waves and focus them so tightly that scientists can use them to detect just a few molecules of a target chemical. Building catalysts directly on the surface of the nanoparticles themselves allows researchers to use the nanosensing capabilities of nanoshells to directly follow chemical reactions on the catalyst using light. 8, record 1, English, - gold%20nanoshell
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gold nano-shell
- gold nano shell
- nano-shell
- nano shell
- gold-silica nano-shell
- gold-silica nano shell
- gold silica nanoshell
- gold silica nano-shell
- gold silica nano shell
- gold/silica nano-shell
- gold/silica nano shell
- silica-gold nano-shell
- silica-gold nano shell
- silica/gold nano-shell
- silica/gold nano shell
- silica gold nanoshell
- silica gold nano-shell
- silica gold nano shell
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nanobille d'or
1, record 1, French, nanobille%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nanobille 2, record 1, French, nanobille
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Particule sphérique constituée d'un noyau de silicium enrobé d'or, qui dégage de la chaleur lorsqu'elle est pénétrée par un rayon infrarouge ou un rayon X. 3, record 1, French, - nanobille%20d%27or
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette nanobille est utilisée en médecine pour le traitement du cancer. Elle peut tuer une tumeur lorsqu'elle est accrochée à celle-ci. 4, record 1, French, - nanobille%20d%27or
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chaque «hairpin» est fonctionnalisé par une nanobille d'or. 4, record 1, French, - nanobille%20d%27or
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanoesfera de oro
1, record 1, Spanish, nanoesfera%20de%20oro
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gold nanoparticle
1, record 2, English, gold%20nanoparticle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nanosized gold particle 2, record 2, English, nanosized%20gold%20particle
correct
- nanosize gold particle 3, record 2, English, nanosize%20gold%20particle
correct
- nanometer-sized gold particle 4, record 2, English, nanometer%2Dsized%20gold%20particle
correct
- nanoscale gold particle 5, record 2, English, nanoscale%20gold%20particle
correct
- nanogold particle 6, record 2, English, nanogold%20particle
correct
- nanogold-particle 7, record 2, English, nanogold%2Dparticle
correct
- nano-scaled gold particle 8, record 2, English, nano%2Dscaled%20gold%20particle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A particle occurring in the range from 1-100 nm. 9, record 2, English, - gold%20nanoparticle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gold particle is 50 nanometers, which is 200,000 times smaller than an object 1 centimeter in size ... By using bio-linkers, the nanoparticles can be designed to affect specific targets. Bio-linkers are special, sticky molecules that are created to link with only certain types of cells. In a biomedical application, a few gold nanoparticles could be used to generate heat to impact a single macro-scale object, such as a tumor cell. 10, record 2, English, - gold%20nanoparticle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Gold nanoparticle array sandwich, assembly, probe, tag. 9, record 2, English, - gold%20nanoparticle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
DNA-linked gold nanoparticle. 9, record 2, English, - gold%20nanoparticle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nanometre size gold particle
- nanometer size gold particle
- nanometre-size gold particle
- nanometer-sized gold particle
- nanometre sized gold particle
- nanometre-sized gold particle
- nanometer sized gold particle
- nanoscaled gold particle
- nano scaled gold particle
- gold nano-particle
- gold nano particle
- nano-sized gold particle
- nano sized gold particle
- nano-scale gold particle
- nano scale gold particle
- nano-gold particle
- nano gold particle
- nano-size gold particle
- nano size gold particle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nanoparticule d'or
1, record 2, French, nanoparticule%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- particule nanométrique d'or 2, record 2, French, particule%20nanom%C3%A9trique%20d%27or
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Particule d'or dont le diamère ne dépasse pas 100 nanomètres. 2, record 2, French, - nanoparticule%20d%27or
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A l'échelle nanométrique, les scientifiques ont découvert d'autres propriétés très intéressantes du métal précieux. Les nanoparticules d'or constituent par exemple un excellent catalyseur pour la réaction chimique visant à transformer le monoxyde de carbone (gaz très toxique) en dioxyde de carbone, comme dans les pots d'échappement. Les nano-couches d'or sont aussi employées pour répondre aux besoins de miniaturisation toujours plus poussée des circuits électriques. Les nanoparticules d'or pourraient aussi un jour être utilisées en médecine pour lutter contre des tumeurs cancéreuses ou transporter des médicaments dans l'organisme jusqu'à un point très précis. 3, record 2, French, - nanoparticule%20d%27or
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Nanoparticule d'or utilisée comme plate-forme d'assemblage, comme élément de construction. 2, record 2, French, - nanoparticule%20d%27or
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Agrégat de, mélange de nanoparticules d'or. 2, record 2, French, - nanoparticule%20d%27or
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Nanoparticule d'or apportée lors de l'hybridation, codée par des séquences d'ADN, greffée par des séquences d'ADN sondes. 2, record 2, French, - nanoparticule%20d%27or
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 PHR
Nanoparticule d'or qui bénificie d'une large palette de fonctionnalisations, qui comble l'espace interélectrode. 2, record 2, French, - nanoparticule%20d%27or
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 PHR
Agglutiner par pontage des nanoparticules d'or. 2, record 2, French, - nanoparticule%20d%27or
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanopartícula de oro
1, record 2, Spanish, nanopart%C3%ADcula%20de%20oro
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- npAu 1, record 2, Spanish, npAu
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las nanopartículas de oro son unas candidatas ideales para la terapia fototérmica porque sus propiedades ópticas se pueden afinar en la parte del infrarrojo cercano del espectro electromagnético. Es más, son biocompatibles e inocuas, y sus superficies se pueden modificar directamente con anticuerpos para dirigirse hacia receptores específicos de las células tumorales para destruirlas debido a su calentamiento. 2, record 2, Spanish, - nanopart%C3%ADcula%20de%20oro
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ficha realizada en colaboración con los estudiantes del Certificado en Traducción español-inglés del Glendon College, York University, Toronto, Canada. 3, record 2, Spanish, - nanopart%C3%ADcula%20de%20oro
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Atomic Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nanoshell
1, record 3, English, nanoshell
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A nanoshell is a type of spherical nanoparticle consisting of a dielectric core which is covered by a thin metallic shell(usually gold). 2, record 3, English, - nanoshell
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gold nanoshells are shuttled into tumors by the use of phagocytosis where phagocytes engulf the nanoshells through the cell membrane to form an internal phagosome, or macrophage. After this it is shuttled into a cell and enzymes are usually used to metabolize it and shuttle it back out of the cell. These nanoshells are not metabolized so for them to be effective they just need to be within the tumor cells and photoinduced cell death is used to terminate the tumor cells. 2, record 3, English, - nanoshell
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nano shell
- nano-shell
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Physique atomique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nanocoquille
1, record 3, French, nanocoquille
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] certaines nanoparticules d'or (en fait ici des nanocoquilles) réagissent uniquement à la lumière dans le proche infrarouge, fréquence à laquelle les tissus sont transparents. La méthode de traitement du cancer est la suivante : on injecte des nanocoquilles dans les tumeurs, puis on irradie les tumeurs avec du proche infrarouge. Les nanoparticules se mettent alors à chauffer et «cuisent» littéralement les cellules environnantes. [...] Plus on va dans le rouge, plus les cellules chauffent. On arrose les tumeurs en infrarouge [...] 2, record 3, French, - nanocoquille
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nano coquille
- nano-coquille
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
- Física atómica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanoesfera
1, record 3, Spanish, nanoesfera
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nanoesfera: nanopartícula estructurada en forma de matriz en la que el fármaco aparece distribuido de forma dispersa. 1, record 3, Spanish, - nanoesfera
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