Precision Pediatric Cancer Nanomedicine: Advancing Personalized Nano Therapies to Reduce Non-Communicable Diseases

Neeraj Choudhary1, Dinesh Kumar1, Thakur Prava Jyoti2

  • 1GNA School of Pharmacy, GNA University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144401, India.

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Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D nano printing offer personalized treatments for pediatric cancers (PC). These technologies improve drug precision and adherence, reducing toxicity and enhancing long-term outcomes for children with cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Nanomedicine
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Pediatric cancer treatments face challenges with conventional dosing, adult formulations, and high treatment burden.
  • Minimizing long-term toxicity and non-communicable diseases is crucial for pediatric cancer cure rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D nano printing in personalized pediatric oncology.
  • To synthesize findings on AI and 3D nano printing applications for improving pediatric cancer treatment efficacy and reducing toxicity.

Main Methods:

  • Structured literature search of major databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar) from 2005-2024.
  • Focused on pediatric cancer, nanomedicine, 3D printing, precision dosing, and pharmacogenomics.
  • Organized findings by cancer type, clinical application, and impact on toxicity, adherence, and survivorship.

Main Results:

  • AI platforms enhance individualized chemotherapy exposure and toxicity prediction using clinical/pharmacogenomic markers.
  • 3D nano printing facilitates child-friendly, controlled-release formulations, reducing dosing errors and improving adherence.
  • Bayesian therapeutic drug monitoring and on-demand printing show feasibility in clinical settings.

Conclusions:

  • AI-guided dosing and nano-printed formulations improve precision, reducing acute and late toxicities in pediatric cancer.
  • These technologies support healthier long-term outcomes by addressing disease-specific needs.
  • Further multicenter studies and regulatory development are needed for routine clinical integration.

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