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MXene-Based Functional Platforms for Tumor Therapy
Fan Gao1, Chun Xue1, Tian Zhang2
1Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|May 4, 2023
Summary
Two-dimensional transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides (MXenes) show promise for tumor therapy. This review details MXene applications in enhancing antitumor treatments and imaging-guided strategies.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Two-dimensional transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides (MXenes) possess unique properties like high surface area and near-infrared light absorption.
- These characteristics make MXenes suitable for developing advanced platforms in tumor therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the advancements in MXene-mediated antitumor therapy.
- To discuss MXene applications in direct treatment, therapy enhancement, and imaging-guided strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of MXene applications in cancer treatment.
- Analysis of MXene modifications and integration for therapeutic purposes.
Main Results:
- MXenes can be functionalized for direct antitumor effects.
- MXenes significantly enhance various existing antitumor therapies.
- MXene-based platforms enable effective imaging-guided cancer treatment.
Conclusions:
- MXenes offer a versatile platform for developing novel and effective antitumor therapies.
- Further research into MXene modifications and clinical translation is warranted for optimized cancer treatment.
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