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Surface-enhanced Resonance Raman Scattering Nanoprobe Ratiometry for Detecting Microscopic Ovarian Cancer via Folate Receptor Targeting
Published on: March 25, 2019
Recent Advances in Diagnostic Strategies and Nanotechnology-Based Therapies for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Arti Vashist1, Pandiaraj Manickam2,3, Gopi Karuppaiah2
1Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, United States.
Abstract:
Ovarian cancer is a global silent killer in women and is the second most common cause of gynecologic cancer-related deaths. Despite significant research and advances in treatment, ovarian cancer treatment remains a challenge, as it is diagnosed in an advanced stage and has a very high rate of recurrence following initial therapy. There is a compelling need to develop effective therapeutics for the treatment of ovarian cancer. This review highlights the recent advancements in nanoparticle-based drug-delivery systems and their expanding scope of treatments and diagnostics in ovarian cancer. In this article, we provide an overview of the innate immune response elicited by external delivery carriers. The review details the ongoing progress in nanotechnology for ovarian cancer treatment, including advances in nanoimmunotherapy and the potential of nanoparticle-based formulations for combating ovarian cancer. Recent diagnostic and prognostic tools used for ovarian cancer have been elaborated. The review also underscores the role of artificial intelligence in advancing current clinical diagnosis protocols. Challenges and future perspectives of nanocarriers for ovarian cancer treatment are also discussed in detail. This review uniquely integrates the role of innate immune responses with advances in nanotechnology for ovarian cancer, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective that has not been previously addressed.
Insights
Nanotechnology offers new hope for ovarian cancer treatment by improving drug delivery and diagnostics. This review explores nanoparticle advancements, nanoimmunotherapy, and AI integration for better ovarian cancer outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nanotechnology
- Immunology
Background:
- Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of gynecologic cancer deaths, often diagnosed late with high recurrence rates.
- Current treatments face challenges due to advanced diagnosis and therapy resistance.
- There is a critical need for novel and effective ovarian cancer therapeutics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in nanoparticle-based drug delivery for ovarian cancer.
- To explore the role of nanotechnology in ovarian cancer diagnostics and treatment, including nanoimmunotherapy.
- To discuss the integration of innate immune responses, AI, and nanocarriers in ovarian cancer management.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of nanotechnology applications in ovarian cancer.
- Analysis of recent progress in nanoparticle formulations, nanoimmunotherapy, and diagnostic tools.
- Examination of the interplay between innate immunity and nanocarrier-based interventions.
Main Results:
- Nanoparticle drug-delivery systems show significant promise for ovarian cancer treatment and diagnostics.
- Nanoimmunotherapy and advanced diagnostic tools are emerging as key areas of progress.
- Artificial intelligence is poised to enhance clinical diagnosis protocols for ovarian cancer.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology offers a promising interdisciplinary approach to combat ovarian cancer.
- Integrating innate immune responses with nanocarrier strategies can improve therapeutic efficacy.
- Future research should focus on overcoming challenges and optimizing nanocarrier applications for ovarian cancer.
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