Nanotechnology-based strategies for gastric cancer imaging and treatment

Xianghui Li1, Shichao Ai1, Xiaofeng Lu1

  • 1Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University 321 Zhongshan RD Nanjing 210008 China lxf_njglyy@sina.com medguanwx@163.com liusong@njglyy.com +86-25-68182222. ext. 60930, 60931, 60932.

RSC Advances
|May 2, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Nanotechnology offers advanced solutions for gastric cancer, improving both diagnostic imaging and therapeutic effectiveness. This review highlights breakthroughs in nanomaterial applications for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Gastric cancer remains a leading cause of worldwide cancer mortality.
  • Current treatments face limitations despite advances in molecular understanding and detection.
  • Nanotechnology presents novel opportunities for integrated diagnostics and therapeutics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review nanotechnology-based advancements in gastric cancer.
  • To highlight the advantages of nanomaterials in cancer imaging and treatment.
  • To summarize applications improving diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of major nanotechnology-based breakthroughs.
  • Description of nanomaterial superiority in gastric cancer context.
  • Summary of nanotechnology applications for imaging and therapy.

Main Results:

  • Nanomaterials enable integration of multiple imaging modalities.
  • Multifunctional nanoparticles enhance theranostic strategies (diagnosis and therapy).
  • Synergistic therapeutic effects are achieved through combined approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Nanotechnology significantly improves gastric cancer imaging capabilities.
  • Nanotechnology enhances therapeutic efficacy and enables combined treatment strategies.
  • Multifunctional nanoparticles are key to advancing theranostics for gastric cancer.