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Polymalic Acid-based Nano Biopolymers for Targeting of Multiple Tumor Markers: An Opportunity for Personalized Medicine?
Published on: June 13, 2014
Engineered Polymer Nanoplatforms for Targeted Tumor Cells and Controlled Release Cargos to Enhance Cancer Treatment
Zhenjie Wang1, Longguang Tang1, Qingchun Mu1
1The People's Hospital of Gaozhou, Maoming, 525200, China.
Abstract:
Cancer is composed of a series of uncontrollable cells, which finally form tumors to negatively impact the functions of the body and induce other serious diseases, even leading to death. During the last decades, scientists have devoted great efforts to study cancer; however, there are no effective diagnoses and treatments. Nanomaterials have attracted great attention in the biomedical field in recent years, which are widely used as optical imaging probes and delivery systems for cancer therapy. Among the numerous nanomaterials, polymeric nanoparticles occupy a prominent position because of their tunable micro-size, multifunctional surface, prominent biocompatibility and high drug-carrying capacity. These significant advantages of polymeric nanomaterials have significance over the traditional nanomaterials and have become a potential therapy for cancer. In this review, we focus on the applications of polymeric nanoparticles in cancer theranostics, especially as the drug delivery systems for cancer treatment. This review provides an overview on the advancement of synthesis, application of polymeric nanoparticles- based drug delivery systems and highlights the evaluation for cancer therapy.
Insights
Polymeric nanoparticles offer advanced drug delivery for cancer theranostics. These nanomaterials show significant advantages over traditional options for effective cancer treatment and therapy.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Oncology
Background:
- Cancer remains a leading cause of death with limited effective treatments.
- Nanomaterials show promise in biomedical applications, including cancer imaging and therapy.
- Polymeric nanoparticles are particularly notable for their tunable properties and drug-carrying capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the applications of polymeric nanoparticles in cancer theranostics.
- To highlight their role as drug delivery systems for cancer treatment.
- To provide an overview of synthesis, applications, and evaluation methods.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on polymeric nanoparticles in cancer research.
- Analysis of synthesis strategies and surface modification techniques.
- Examination of drug delivery mechanisms and therapeutic evaluations.
Main Results:
- Polymeric nanoparticles exhibit superior biocompatibility and drug loading compared to traditional nanomaterials.
- These nanoparticles facilitate targeted drug delivery, enhancing cancer treatment efficacy.
- Advancements in synthesis and functionalization enable versatile applications in theranostics.
Conclusions:
- Polymeric nanoparticles represent a promising platform for cancer theranostics.
- Their unique properties offer significant potential for improved cancer drug delivery and therapy.
- Further research into their evaluation is crucial for clinical translation.
