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Published on: August 28, 2015
Advances in Polymeric Colloids for Cancer Treatment
Imran Ali1, Sara H Althakfi2, Mohammad Suhail3
1Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India.
Abstract:
Polymer colloids have remarkable features and are gaining importance in many areas of research including medicinal science. Presently, the innovation of cancer drugs is at the top in the world. Polymer colloids have been used as drug delivery and diagnosis agents in cancer treatment. The polymer colloids may be of different types such as micelles, liposomes, emulsions, cationic carriers, and hydrogels. The current article describes the state-of-the-art polymer colloids for the treatment of cancer. The contents of this article are about the role of polymeric nanomaterials with special emphasis on the different types of colloidal materials and their applications in targeted cancer therapy including cancer diagnoses. In addition, attempts are made to discuss future perspectives. This article will be useful for academics, researchers, and regulatory authorities.
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