Combination Strategies for Targeted Delivery of Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy

Zhonglei He, Kangze Liu, Hugh J. Byrne, Patrick J. Cullen, Furong Tian, James F. Curtin

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Abstract

Pharmaceuticals, and more recently biopharmaceuticals, have become the mainstay for antineoplastic treatments in combination with surgical interventions and radiation therapy. In recent years, advances have been made in the development of nanotechnological interventions for the treatment of cancer alone or in combination with existing therapeutic modalities. Nanotechnology used for therapeutic drug delivery and sensitization of photodynamic, sonodynamic, and radiotherapy are now being tested in preclinical and clinical trials for the treatment of cancer. This article reviews the current state of the art for nanotechnology therapies with an emphasis on targeted drug delivery and the observed and likely benefits when used in combination with existing therapeutic approaches.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplications of Targeted Nano Drugs and Delivery Systems
Subtitle of host publicationNanoscience and Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
PublisherElsevier
Pages191-219
Number of pages29
ISBN (Electronic)9780128140291
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018

Keywords

  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photodynamic therapy
  • Radiotherapy
  • Sensitization
  • Sonodynamic therapy
  • Targeted delivery

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