Table 2: Hybrid Nanoparticles for cancer theranostics.

Hybrid Nanoparticles Therapeutic Functions Diagnostic Functions References
Mesoporous silica-based Pharmacotherapy: radionuclides, toxin...
Phototherapy: gold, quantum dots, upconversion...
Medical imaging: gold, magnetic nanocrystals, quantum dots... [70] and [114]
Polymer-based [70], [117, 118] and [120]