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Xin Chen1, Shan Lei1, Jing Lin1
1Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery
|October 10, 2022
Summary
Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers offer precise drug release and reduced toxicity. Image-guided nanocarriers integrate diagnosis and therapy for optimized cancer treatment.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Molecular Imaging
Background:
- Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers enable controlled drug release via internal or external triggers.
- Incorporating imaging probes allows simultaneous monitoring of drug delivery and therapeutic targeting.
- Current strategies aim to improve drug delivery precision and minimize off-target toxicity.
Conclusions:
- Stimuli-responsive, image-guided nanocarriers represent a promising platform for integrated diagnosis and therapy.
- These nanocarriers enhance drug delivery precision and enable real-time monitoring for treatment optimization.
- Further research is needed to address current challenges and unlock the full potential of these advanced nanomedicines.
