Facile synthesis of gold nanorods/hydrogels core/shell nanospheres for pH and near-infrared-light induced release of 5-fluorouracil and chemo-photothermal therapy

- A facile synthesis of pH-/near infrared (NIR) light-sensitive core/shell hybrid nanospheres was reported.
- The nanospheres with unique advantages were developed toward a smart carrier for controlled drug release of 5-fluorouracil.
- Experiments versified the synergistic effect of chem-photothermal therapy of nanospheres.