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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Nanotechnology has advanced cancer treatment with novel nanotherapeutics.
  • Limitations in efficacy often arise from the sole application of single nanotherapeutic agents.
  • Multifunctional formulations are being developed to overcome these therapeutic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in silica-based functional composites for cancer therapy.
  • To highlight the potential biomedical applications of these nanodevices.
  • To discuss biosafety considerations related to their chemical composition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent scientific publications.
  • Focus on fully inorganic, silica-based functional composite nanodevices.
  • Analysis of studies with potential biomedical applicability.

Main Results:

  • Silica (solid and mesoporous) is a key component in advanced nanodevices.
  • These silica-based composites offer combined functionalities for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
  • Recent examples demonstrate promising potential in preclinical settings.

Conclusions:

  • Silica-based functional composites represent a significant step towards effective cancer nanotherapeutics.
  • Further research into their biosafety is crucial for clinical translation.
  • Multifunctional nanomedicine holds great promise for improved cancer treatment strategies.