Inorganic Nanomaterials Used in Anti-Cancer Therapies:Further Developments.

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Oncology

Background:

• Cancer treatment faces challenges with systemic toxicity and imprecise drug delivery.
• Nanoparticles and nanocomposites offer potential for targeted therapies.
• Improving cancer patients' quality of life is a key research objective.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review advancements in nanoparticle and nanocomposite-based cancer therapies.
• To explore the synergistic potential of combining nanomaterials for cancer treatment.
• To highlight the role of these systems in precise drug delivery and photothermal therapy.

Main Methods:

• Overview of scientific literature on nanomaterials in cancer therapy.
• Discussion of metallic nanoparticles, metal oxides, and magnetic nanoparticles.
• Exploration of complex compounds and natural compounds for anti-cancer applications.

Main Results:

• Nanoparticle and nanocomposite systems enable targeted delivery of therapeutic agents.
• These systems can function as high-efficiency photothermal therapy agents.
• Synergistic combinations of nanomaterials show promise for effective cancer treatment.

Conclusions:

• Composite nanosystems offer precise therapeutic delivery, minimizing systemic toxicity.
• Exploiting magnetic, photothermal, and bioactive properties of nanoparticles enhances treatment efficacy.
• Integrating nanomaterials with natural compounds presents a promising avenue for novel cancer therapies.