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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Applications of Targeted Nano Drugs and Delivery Systems |
Subtitle of host publication | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 191-219 |
Number of pages | 29 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128140291 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Nanoparticles
- Nanotechnology
- Photodynamic therapy
- Radiotherapy
- Sensitization
- Sonodynamic therapy
- Targeted delivery