International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1534 - 1534
Published: Sept. 13, 2016
Recent
advances
in
nanoscience
and
nanotechnology
radically
changed
the
way
we
diagnose,
treat,
prevent
various
diseases
all
aspects
of
human
life.
Silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
are
one
most
vital
fascinating
nanomaterials
among
several
metallic
that
involved
biomedical
applications.
AgNPs
play
an
important
role
nanotechnology,
particularly
nanomedicine.
Although
noble
metals
have
been
used
for
purposes,
focused
on
potential
applications
cancer
diagnosis
therapy.
In
this
review,
discuss
synthesis
using
physical,
chemical,
biological
methods.
We
also
properties
methods
their
characterization.
More
importantly,
extensively
multifunctional
bio-applications
AgNPs;
example,
as
antibacterial,
antifungal,
antiviral,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-angiogenic,
anti-cancer
agents,
mechanism
activity
AgNPs.
addition,
therapeutic
approaches
challenges
therapy
Finally,
conclude
by
discussing
future
perspective
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
53(46), P. 12320 - 12364
Published: Oct. 7, 2014
In
medicine,
nanotechnology
has
sparked
a
rapidly
growing
interest
as
it
promises
to
solve
number
of
issues
associated
with
conventional
therapeutic
agents,
including
their
poor
water
solubility
(at
least,
for
most
anticancer
drugs),
lack
targeting
capability,
nonspecific
distribution,
systemic
toxicity,
and
low
index.
Over
the
past
several
decades,
remarkable
progress
been
made
in
development
application
engineered
nanoparticles
treat
cancer
more
effectively.
For
example,
agents
have
integrated
optimal
sizes,
shapes,
surface
properties
increase
solubility,
prolong
circulation
half-life,
improve
biodistribution,
reduce
immunogenicity.
Nanoparticles
payloads
also
favorably
delivered
into
tumors
by
taking
advantage
pathophysiological
conditions,
such
enhanced
permeability
retention
effect,
spatial
variations
pH
value.
Additionally,
ligands
(e.g.,
small
organic
molecules,
peptides,
antibodies,
nucleic
acids)
added
specifically
target
cancerous
cells
through
selective
binding
receptors
overexpressed
on
surface.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
that
multiple
types
drugs
and/or
diagnostic
contrast
agents)
could
be
same
carrier
enable
combination
therapy
potential
overcome
multidrug
resistance,
real-time
readout
treatment
efficacy.
It
is
anticipated
precisely
will
emerge
next-generation
platform
many
other
biomedical
applications.
Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
73(8), P. 2412 - 2417
Published: Feb. 20, 2013
Enhanced
permeability
of
the
tumor
vasculature
allows
macromolecules
to
enter
interstitial
space,
whereas
suppressed
lymphatic
filtration
them
stay
there.
This
phenomenon,
enhanced
and
retention
(EPR),
has
been
basis
nanotechnology
platforms
deliver
drugs
tumors.
However,
progress
in
developing
effective
using
this
approach
hampered
by
heterogeneity
EPR
effect
different
tumors
limited
experimental
data
from
patients
on
effectiveness
mechanism
as
related
drug
accumulation.
report
summarizes
workshop
discussions
key
issues
major
gaps
that
need
be
addressed
effectively
advance
nanoparticle-based
delivery.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2012,
Volume and Issue:
42(3), P. 1147 - 1235
Published: Dec. 14, 2012
Design
and
functionalization
strategies
for
multifunctional
nanocarriers
(e.g.,
nanoparticles,
micelles,
polymersomes)
based
on
biodegradable/biocompatible
polymers
intended
to
be
employed
active
targeting
drug
delivery
are
reviewed.
This
review
will
focus
the
nature
of
involved
in
preparation
targeted
nanocarriers,
synthesis
methods
achieve
desired
macromolecular
architecture,
selected
coupling
strategy,
choice
homing
molecules
(vitamins,
hormones,
peptides,
proteins,
etc.),
as
well
various
display
them
at
surface
nanocarriers.
The
resulting
morphologies
main
colloidal
features
given
an
overview
biological
activities,
with
a
special
vivo
achievements.
Bioengineering & Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 10 - 29
Published: March 1, 2016
Nanoparticle/microparticle-based
drug
delivery
systems
for
systemic
(i.e.,
intravenous)
applications
have
significant
advantages
over
their
nonformulated
and
free
counterparts.
For
example,
nanoparticle
are
capable
of
delivering
therapeutics
treating
areas
the
body
that
other
cannot
reach.
As
such,
imaging
one
most
investigated
in
preclinical
clinical
settings.
Here,
we
will
highlight
diversity
types,
key
these
counterparts,
discuss
overall
potential
influencing
care.
In
particular,
focus
on
current
trials
formulations
yet
to
be
clinically
approved.
Additional
emphasis
approved
systems,
both
currently
indications
use
active
trials.
Finally,
many
often
overlooked
biological,
technological,
study
design
challenges
impact
success
systems.