Nanoarchitectonics in cancer therapy and imaging diagnosis

Nanoarchitectonics has gained remarkable importance due to the fabrication of various recent nanostructures with the capability of being used in biomedical science, particularly in cancer diagnosis and treatment. These nanosized structures possess unique physical and optical properties that can be exploited for cancer therapeutics, and so nanoarchitectonics is popularly known as nanomedicine. The goal of this review is to discuss the latest findings in nanostructures research including nanocrystals, nanotubes, nanoshells, nanopillars, nanoballs, nanoflowers, nanorods, nanocontainers, nanobelts, nanocages, nanodiscs, nanodots, nanoprisms, nanoplates, nanorings, nanocubes, nanobranches, nanospheres, nanorattles, nanostars, nanotrees, nanowires, nanowalls, nanodiamonds, nanosheets, layered nanostructures, quantum dots, mesoporous nanostructures etc. in the field of cancer therapy and imaging. This review further highlights brief information about use of radionuclide in cancer. Lastly, different nanoformulations that are available in the market or are under clinical trials for cancer therapy and imaging are discussed.