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Parijat Pandey1, Harish Dureja1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak- 124001, India.
Background:
Cancer is a major problem which has claimed so many lives throughout the world. Although a number of resources have been utilized for the development of cancer therapeutics, no effective cure has been found so far.
Objective:
Therefore, the need for looking at evolving technologies has become very important to get a solution to this problem. Among these, nanotechnology has got so much popularity and became feasible in the past few years. Nanotechnology is presently used as the most preferable drug delivery platform for cancer therapy.
Method:
A variety of nanomaterials based on lipid, polymer, metal or magnet have been developed for enhancement of the efficiency of current treatment.
Results:
Recently, polymeric-nanoparticles have been exploited as a carrier of many drug substances for invasive and non-invasive routes of delivery.
Conclusion:
In this manuscript, the authors have reviewed different aspects of nanoparticles, recent patents and research issues related to cancer.
Insights
Nanotechnology offers a promising approach for cancer therapy, with polymeric nanoparticles emerging as effective drug delivery systems. This review explores nanoparticles, patents, and research challenges in combating cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Cancer remains a significant global health challenge with no definitive cure despite extensive research.
- Existing cancer therapeutics have limitations, necessitating novel treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of evolving technologies in addressing the cancer problem.
- To explore the potential of nanotechnology as a drug delivery platform for cancer therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of various nanomaterials including lipid, polymer, metal, and magnetic nanoparticles.
- Focus on polymeric nanoparticles as drug carriers for cancer treatment.
Main Results:
- Nanomaterials enhance the efficiency of current cancer treatments.
- Polymeric nanoparticles are effectively utilized for both invasive and non-invasive drug delivery routes.
Conclusions:
- Nanoparticles represent a key area of research in cancer therapeutics.
- The review covers different aspects of nanoparticles, recent patents, and ongoing research challenges in the field of cancer.
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