Recent Developments in Combination Immunotherapy with Other Therapies and Nanoparticle-Based Therapy for
Gantumur Battogtokh1, Onyinyechi Obidiro1, Emmanuel O Akala1
1Center for Drug Research and Development, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059, USA.
Abstract:
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), lacking specific receptors found in other breast cancer subtypes, poses significant treatment challenges due to limited therapeutic options. Therefore, it is necessary to develop novel treatment approaches for TNBC. In the last few decades, many attempts have been reported for alternative tools for TNBC treatment: immunotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, combination therapy, and nanotechnology-based therapy. Among them, combination therapy and nanotechnology-based therapy show the most promise for TNBC treatment. This review outlines recent advancements in these areas, highlighting the efficacy of combination therapy (immunotherapy paired with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiotherapy) in both preclinical and clinical stages and nanotechnology-based therapies utilizing various nanoparticles loaded with anticancer agents, nucleic acids, immunotherapeutics, or CRISPRs in preclinical stages for TNBC treatment.
Insights
Novel treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are crucial. Combination therapy and nanotechnology-based approaches show significant promise for improving TNBC treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nanomedicine
- Immunotherapy
Background:
- Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) lacks specific receptors, limiting treatment options.
- Developing novel therapeutic strategies for TNBC is a critical unmet need.
- Current research explores immunotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, combination therapy, and nanotechnology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in combination therapy and nanotechnology-based treatments for TNBC.
- To highlight the therapeutic potential of these novel approaches in preclinical and clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of combination therapies (immunotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiotherapy) for TNBC.
- Review of nanotechnology-based therapies using nanoparticles for TNBC treatment.
- Analysis of preclinical and clinical data on treatment efficacy.
Main Results:
- Combination therapy, particularly with immunotherapy, demonstrates efficacy in preclinical and clinical TNBC studies.
- Nanotechnology-based therapies show promise in preclinical TNBC models, utilizing nanoparticles loaded with various therapeutic agents.
- These advanced modalities offer new avenues for overcoming TNBC treatment challenges.
Conclusions:
- Combination therapy and nanotechnology-based treatments represent the most promising future directions for TNBC management.
- Further research and clinical translation of these approaches are warranted to improve patient outcomes.
- These strategies offer hope for addressing the limitations of current TNBC therapies.
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