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Recent advances in hydrogels for preventing tumor recurrence.
Qiuhui Qian1, Jie Song1, Chen Chen1
1National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Municipal Sewage Resource Utilization Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China. qhqian@usts.edu.cn.
Biomaterials Science
|March 6, 2023
Summary
Hydrogels offer promising biocompatible local drug delivery systems for preventing tumor recurrence after surgery. These advanced carriers enhance healing and enable sustained release of therapeutic agents, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Oncology
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Malignant tumors present significant global health challenges with high mortality rates.
- Surgery is a primary cancer treatment, but tumor invasion and metastasis lead to high recurrence rates and reduced quality of life.
- Effective adjuvant therapies are crucial for preventing postoperative tumor recurrence and improving patient recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review controlled drug delivery hydrogels as postoperative adjuvant therapies.
- To summarize essential properties of hydrogels for preventing tumor recurrence.
- To discuss opportunities and challenges in hydrogel design and clinical application.
Main Methods:
- Survey of controlled drug delivery hydrogels, including implantable, injectable, and sprayable formulations.
- Analysis of hydrogel properties relevant to postoperative adjuvant therapy.
- Elaboration on design considerations and clinical application aspects.
Main Results:
- Hydrogels exhibit excellent biocompatibility and tissue similarity, minimizing rejection and promoting wound healing.
- Hydrogels can provide sustained drug release at the postoperative site, crucial for preventing tumor recurrence.
- Various hydrogel formulations (implantable, injectable, sprayable) are suitable for local drug delivery.
Conclusions:
- Hydrogels represent a promising class of biomaterials for advanced local drug delivery systems.
- Their properties make them ideal candidates for postoperative adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment.
- Further research and development are needed to optimize hydrogel design for widespread clinical application.
