Surface functionalized nanomaterial systems for targeted therapy of endocrine related tumors: a review of recent

Limei Liu1, Miao Yang1, Ziyang Chen2

  • 1Department of Endocrinology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.

Drug Delivery
|August 13, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Innovative nanomedicine offers new hope for endocrine cancers, improving drug delivery and reducing tumor growth. This approach targets thyroid, adrenal, and pancreatic cancers, aiming to overcome treatment resistance and enhance patient survival rates.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

  • Endocrine-related cancers exhibit resistance to traditional therapies like chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  • Current treatment outcomes and survival rates for endocrine malignancies remain suboptimal.
  • There is a critical need for innovative therapeutic strategies to improve cancer management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in nano-drug delivery systems and nanomaterials for targeted cancer therapy.
  • To analyze the potential of combined drug delivery strategies for thyroid, adrenal, and pancreatic cancers.
  • To stimulate the development of novel drug delivery systems (DDS) and enhance treatment efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on nanotechnology applications in endocrine cancer treatment.
  • Analysis of nano-drug delivery techniques and nanomaterial utilization for targeted therapy.
  • Examination of combined drug delivery strategies for specific endocrine tumors.

Main Results:

  • Nanoparticle-based drug delivery significantly enhances intracellular uptake of pharmaceuticals into cancer cells.
  • Targeted delivery using nanomaterials shows potential for precise cancer cures.
  • Implantation of substances into nanoparticles can substantially reduce endocrine malignancy development.

Conclusions:

  • Nanomedicine presents a promising frontier for overcoming treatment resistance in endocrine cancers.
  • Targeted nano-drug delivery systems offer improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced side effects.
  • Further research into novel DDS is essential for improving patient survival and treatment outcomes.