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Atieh Yaghoubi1,2, Kiarash Ghazvini1,2, Seyed Mahdi Hasanian3
1Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Bu-Ali Research Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
|September 26, 2022
Summary
Bacterial peptides and bacteriocins offer promising new treatments for solid tumors. These agents provide targeted delivery, selective toxicity, and enhanced drug delivery, overcoming limitations of conventional therapies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Conventional solid tumor treatments face significant limitations due to tumor pathophysiology.
- Novel therapeutic strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- Bacterial products, including peptides and bacteriocins, are emerging as promising anti-cancer agents.
Conclusions:
- Bacterial peptides and bacteriocins represent a significant advancement in solid tumor treatment.
- Their unique properties offer advantages such as targeted delivery and reduced side effects.
- Genetic engineering further expands their therapeutic potential, overcoming previous limitations.
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