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Tunable theranostics: innovative strategies in combating oral cancer
Asmaa Uthman1, Noor Al-Rawi2, Musab Hamed Saeed3,4
1Department of Diagnostic and Surgical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Objective:
This study aims to assess and compare the potential of advanced nano/micro delivery systems, including quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, magnetic nanoparticles, dendrimers, and microneedles, as theranostic platforms for oral cancer. Furthermore, we seek to evaluate their respective advantages and disadvantages over the past decade.
Materials And Methods:
A comprehensive literature search was performed using Google Scholar and PubMed, with a focus on articles published between 2013 and 2023. Search queries included the specific advanced delivery system as the primary term, followed by oral cancer as the secondary term (e.g., "quantum dots AND oral cancer," etc.).
Results:
The advanced delivery platforms exhibited notable diagnostic and therapeutic advantages when compared to conventional techniques or control groups. These benefits encompassed improved tumor detection and visualization, enhanced precision in targeting tumors with reduced harm to neighboring tissues, and improved drug solubility and distribution, leading to enhanced drug absorption and tumor uptake.
Conclusion:
The findings suggest that advanced nano/micro delivery platforms hold promise for addressing numerous challenges associated with chemotherapy. By enabling precise targeting of cancerous cells, these platforms have the potential to mitigate adverse effects on surrounding healthy tissues, thus encouraging the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for oral cancer.
Insights
Advanced nano/micro delivery systems show promise for oral cancer theranostics, offering improved tumor targeting and reduced side effects compared to conventional methods. These platforms enhance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery
- Oral Oncology
- Theranostics
Background:
- Oral cancer presents significant therapeutic challenges.
- Conventional treatments often have limitations in targeting and side effects.
- Advanced nano/micro delivery systems offer potential solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and compare nano/micro delivery systems for oral cancer theranostics.
- To evaluate quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, magnetic nanoparticles, dendrimers, and microneedles.
- To analyze advantages and disadvantages over the past decade.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search (2013-2023) in Google Scholar and PubMed.
- Searched for specific delivery systems combined with "oral cancer."
- Focused on diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Main Results:
- Nano/micro platforms demonstrated superior diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.
- Improved tumor detection, visualization, and targeting precision.
- Enhanced drug solubility, distribution, absorption, and tumor uptake.
Conclusions:
- Advanced delivery platforms show potential for overcoming chemotherapy challenges in oral cancer.
- Precise targeting minimizes adverse effects on healthy tissues.
- Encourages development of novel oral cancer diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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