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Graphene-based materials: A new tool to fight against breast cancer
JinLing Zheng1, DanDan Meng1, Xing Zheng1
1University of South China, No. 28 Changshengxi Road, Hunan 421001, China.
Abstract:
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors among women population on a global scale, with a huge number of new cases and deaths each year. In recent years, there has been an increasing number of literatures on the discovery and development of novel anti-breast cancer drugs and materials, aiming to increase the survival rate of breast cancer patients. One of the newest tools used for the therapy of breast cancer is graphene-based materials, which have ultra-high surface area as well as unique physical, chemical and mechanical properties. It is reported that graphene-based materials could induce apoptosis in cancer cells while showing low toxicity due to their carbon structure. Therefore, they can be used as nano-drugs or biological carriers to introduce small molecules such as nucleic acids, drugs, or photosensitizers into the human body to achieve treatment goals. This article introduces the synthetic methods for graphene-based materials, as well as the current status and the future prospects of graphene-based materials' application in the treatment of breast cancer.
Insights
Graphene-based materials show promise for breast cancer therapy by inducing cancer cell death with low toxicity. These materials can act as nano-drugs or carriers for targeted drug delivery, improving patient survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Oncology
Background:
- Breast cancer is a leading cause of death globally, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies.
- Graphene-based materials offer unique properties for biomedical applications.
- Existing treatments face challenges, driving research into innovative approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the synthesis methods of graphene-based materials.
- To explore the current applications of graphene in breast cancer treatment.
- To discuss future prospects of graphene-based therapies for breast cancer.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on graphene synthesis and its application in breast cancer.
- Analysis of graphene's properties relevant to cancer therapy (e.g., apoptosis induction, low toxicity).
- Discussion of graphene's role as nano-drugs and biological carriers.
Main Results:
- Graphene-based materials can induce apoptosis in cancer cells.
- These materials exhibit low toxicity due to their carbon structure.
- Graphene can function as a carrier for delivering therapeutic agents like nucleic acids and drugs.
Conclusions:
- Graphene-based materials represent a promising avenue for breast cancer treatment.
- Their unique properties facilitate targeted drug delivery and cancer cell apoptosis.
- Further research into synthesis and application is crucial for clinical translation.
