Recent developments in cancer diagnosis and treatment using nanotechnology.

Autor:	Ouled Ltaief O; Water, Energy and Environment Laboratory, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Safx, Safx, Tunisia., Ben Amor I; Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology.; Renewable Energy Development unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, El Oued, Algeria., Hemmami H; Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology.; Renewable Energy Development unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, El Oued, Algeria., Hamza W; Water, Energy and Environment Laboratory, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Safx, Safx, Tunisia., Zeghoud S; Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology.; Renewable Energy Development unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, El Oued, Algeria., Ben Amor A; Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology.; Renewable Energy Development unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, El Oued, Algeria., Benzina M; Water, Energy and Environment Laboratory, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Safx, Safx, Tunisia., Alnazza Alhamad A; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.; Department of Technology of organic synthesis, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) [Ann Med Surg (Lond)] 2024 Jun 17; Vol. 86 (8), pp. 4541-4554. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 17 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.1097/MS9.0000000000002271
Abstrakt:	The article provides an insightful overview of the pivotal role of nanotechnology in revolutionizing cancer diagnosis and treatment. It discusses the critical importance of nanoparticles in enhancing the accuracy of cancer detection through improved imaging contrast agents and the synthesis of various nanomaterials designed for oncology applications. The review broadly classifies nanoparticles used in therapeutics, including metallic, magnetic, polymeric, and many other types, with an emphasis on their functions in drug delivery systems for targeted cancer therapy. It details targeting mechanisms, including passive and intentional targeting, to maximize treatment efficacy while minimizing side effects. Furthermore, the article addresses the clinical applications of nanomaterials in cancer treatment, highlights prospects, and addresses the challenges of integrating nanotechnology into cancer treatment. Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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