Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 86 - 86
Published: Jan. 31, 2022
Monomodal
cancer
therapies
are
often
unsatisfactory,
leading
to
suboptimal
treatment
effects
that
result
in
either
an
inability
stop
growth
and
metastasis
or
prevent
relapse.
Thus,
synergistic
strategies
combine
different
therapeutic
modalities
improve
performance
have
become
the
new
research
trend.
In
this
regard,
integration
of
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
with
chemodynamic
(CDT),
especially
PTT/CDT
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
biowindow,
has
been
demonstrated
be
a
highly
efficient
relatively
safe
concept.
With
rapid
development
nanotechnology,
nanoparticles
can
designed
from
specific
elements,
such
as
Fe,
equipped
both
PTT
CDT
functions.
review,
we
provide
update
on
recent
advances
Fe-based
nanoplatforms
for
combined
PTT/CDT.
The
perspectives
further
improvement
curative
efficiency
described,
highlighting
important
scientific
obstacles
require
resolution
order
reach
greater
heights
clinical
success.
We
hope
review
will
inspire
interest
researchers
developing
novel
nanomedicines
multifunctional
theranostics.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(3), P. 616 - 616
Published: Jan. 18, 2022
Multidrug
resistance
is
a
leading
concern
in
public
health.
It
describes
complex
phenotype
whose
predominant
feature
to
wide
range
of
structurally
unrelated
cytotoxic
compounds,
many
which
are
anticancer
agents.
may
be
also
related
antimicrobial
drugs,
and
known
one
the
most
serious
global
health
threats
this
century.
Indeed,
phenomenon
has
increased
both
mortality
morbidity
as
consequence
treatment
failures
its
incidence
healthcare
costs.
The
large
amounts
antibiotics
used
human
therapies,
well
for
farm
animals
even
fishes
aquaculture,
resulted
selection
pathogenic
bacteria
resistant
multiple
drugs.
not
negligible
that
ongoing
COVID-19
pandemic
further
contribute
resistance.
In
paper,
multidrug
underlined,
focusing
on
therapeutic
options
overcome
these
obstacles
drug
treatments.
Lastly,
some
recent
studies
nanodrug
delivery
systems
have
been
reviewed
since
they
represent
significant
approach
overcoming
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(23), P. 8367 - 8367
Published: Nov. 30, 2022
Natural
products
have
been
an
invaluable
and
useful
source
of
anticancer
agents
over
the
years.
Several
compounds
synthesized
from
natural
by
modifying
their
structures
or
using
naturally
occurring
as
building
blocks
in
synthesis
these
for
various
purposes
different
fields,
such
biology,
medicine,
engineering.
Multiple
modern
costly
treatments
applied
to
combat
cancer
limit
its
lethality,
but
results
are
not
significantly
refreshing.
products,
which
a
significant
new
therapeutic
drugs,
currently
being
investigated
potential
cytotoxic
shown
positive
trend
preclinical
research
prompted
numerous
innovative
strategies
order
expedite
clinical
research.
becoming
increasingly
important
drug
discovery
due
high
molecular
diversity
novel
biofunctionality.
Furthermore,
can
provide
superior
efficacy
safety
unique
properties.
The
objective
current
review
is
overview
emergence
treatment
prevention
cancer,
chemosensitizers,
immunotherapeutics,
combinatorial
therapies
with
other
formulations
mechanisms
underlying
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 666 - 666
Published: Jan. 21, 2023
Cancer
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
and
most
important
impediments
to
efforts
increase
life
expectancy
worldwide.
Currently,
chemotherapy
main
treatment
for
cancer,
but
it
often
accompanied
by
side
effects
that
affect
normal
tissues
organs.
The
search
new
alternatives
has
been
a
hot
research
topic
in
field
antineoplastic
medicine.
Drugs
targeting
diseased
or
cells
can
significantly
improve
efficacy
drugs.
Therefore,
organelle-targeted
antitumor
drugs
are
being
explored,
such
as
mitochondria-targeted
Mitochondria
central
site
cellular
energy
production
plays
an
role
cell
survival
death.
Moreover,
large
number
studies
have
shown
close
association
between
mitochondrial
metabolism
tumorigenesis
progression,
making
mitochondria
promising
target
cancer
therapy.
Combining
agents
with
drug
molecules
effective
way
targeting.
In
addition,
hyperpolarized
tumor
membranes
membrane
potentially
allow
selective
accumulation
This
enhances
direct
killing
while
minimizing
potential
toxicity
cells.
this
review,
we
discuss
common
pro-mitochondrial
agents,
advantages
triphenylphosphine
(TPP)
mitochondrial-targeted
therapy
systematically
summarize
various
TPP-based
mitochondria-targeting
anticancer
Biologics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 229 - 255
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Natural
products
have
proven
to
be
promising
anti-cancer
agents
due
their
diverse
chemical
structures
and
bioactivity.This
review
examines
central
role
in
cancer
treatment,
focusing
on
mechanisms
of
action
therapeutic
benefits.Medicinal
plants
contain
bioactive
compounds,
such
as
flavonoids,
alkaloids,
terpenoids
polyphenols,
which
exhibit
various
anticancer
properties.These
compounds
induce
apoptosis,
inhibit
cell
proliferation
cycle
progression,
interfere
with
microtubule
formation,
act
topoisomerase
targets,
angiogenesis,
modulate
key
signaling
pathways,
improve
the
tumor
microenvironment,
reverse
drug
resistance
activate
immune
cells.Herbal
drugs
offer
advantages,
particularly
selective
toxicity
against
cells,
reducing
adverse
side
effects
associated
conventional
chemotherapy.Recent
studies
clinical
trials
highlight
benefits
herbal
medicines
alleviating
effects,
improving
tolerance
chemotherapy
occurrence
synergistic
treatments.For
example,
medicine
SH003
was
found
safe
potentially
effective
treatment
solid
cancers,
while
Fucoidan
showed
anti-inflammatory
properties
that
are
beneficial
for
patients
advanced
cancer.The
current
research
landscape
is
extensive.Numerous
investigating
efficacy,
safety
cancers
lung,
prostate,
breast
hepatocellular
carcinoma.Promising
developments
include
polypharmacological
approach,
combination
therapies,
immunomodulation
improvement
quality
life.However,
there
still
challenges
development
use
natural
drugs,
need
further
into
action,
possible
interactions
optimal
dosage.Standardizing
extracts,
bioavailability
delivery,
overcoming
regulatory
acceptance
hurdles
critical
issues
addressed.Nonetheless,
warrant
investigation
development.Multidisciplinary
collaboration
essential
advance
therapy
integrate
these
mainstream
treatment.