Nanoparticle-Mediated Hyperthermia and Cytotoxicity Mechanisms in Cancer
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 296 - 296
Published: Dec. 25, 2023
Hyperthermia
has
the
potential
to
damage
cancerous
tissue
by
increasing
body
temperature.
However,
targeting
cancer
cells
whilst
protecting
surrounding
tissues
is
often
challenging,
especially
when
implemented
in
clinical
practice.
In
this
direction,
there
are
data
showing
that
combination
of
nanotechnology
and
hyperthermia
offers
more
successful
penetration
nanoparticles
tumor
environment,
thus
allowing
targeted
region
interest.
At
same
time,
unlike
radiotherapy,
use
non-ionizing
radiation
makes
an
attractive
therapeutic
option.
This
review
summarizes
existing
literature
regarding
cancer,
with
a
focus
on
nanoparticle-induced
cytotoxicity
mechanisms.
Language: Английский
Nanomedicine and Hyperthermia for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancer: A Systematic Review
Published: June 13, 2023
The
incidence
of
gastrointestinal
cancers
has
seen
a
significant
increase
in
recent
years.
Current
treatments
present
numerous
challenges,
including
drug
resistance,
non-specificity,
and
severe
side
effects,
among
others.
These
issues
have
necessitated
the
exploration
new
therapeutic
strategies.
One
promising
avenue
is
use
magnetic
nanoparticles,
which
gained
considerable
interest
due
to
their
ability
generate
heat
tumor
regions
upon
application
an
external
alternating
field,
process
known
as
hyperthermia.
This
review
conducted
systematic
search
vitro
vivo
studies
published
last
decade
that
employ
hyperthermia
therapy
mediated
by
nanoparticles
for
treating
cancers.
After
applying
various
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
total
40
articles
were
analyzed.
results
revealed
iron
oxide
preferred
material
magnetism
generation
colorectal
cancer
most
studied
cancer.
Interestingly,
novel
therapies
employing
loaded
with
chemotherapeutic
drugs
demonstrated
excellent
antitumor
effect.
In
conclusion,
appear
be
effective
approach
treatment
cancers,
offering
advantages
over
traditional
therapies.
Language: Английский
PLA-HA/Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles loaded with Curcumin: Physicochemical characterization and toxicity evaluation in HCT116 Colorectal cancer cells
Shima Bourang,
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Sina Asadian,
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Mehran Noruzpour
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Abstract
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
the
third
most
common,
harmful,
and
universal
second
lethal
type.
This
paper
discusses
therapeutic
potential
of
curcumin,
a
major
curcuminoid
found
in
substructure
plant
Curcuma
longa
(turmeric),
against
CRC.
Curcumin
has
ability
to
disrupt
variety
cellular
signaling
pathways
been
validated
several
preclinical
clinical
studies,
but
suffers
from
low
solubility
bioavailability.
To
address
these
issues,
PLA-HA/Fe
3
O4
magnetic
nanoparticles
were
synthesized
loaded
with
curcumin.
The
average
size
zeta
properties
measured.
drug
encapsulation
efficiency
cumulative
release
curcumin
under
acidic
neutral
pH
values
evaluated,
as
well
cytotoxic
effect
on
HCT116
colorectal
cells.
results
demonstrated
that
have
high
degree
biocompatibility
carry
medications.
cells
200
µg/ml
O
4
/Curcumin
58.63
±
3.7%
percent
cell
viability.
Ultimately,
PLA-HA,
Fe
,
Curcumin's
physicochemical
characteristics
impact
viability
render
them
valuable
instruments
for
precisely
delivering
drugs
-curcumin
well-targeted
delivery
system
upcoming
treatments,
evidenced
by
their
overall
strong
effects
negligible
toxicity
towards
non-cancerous
Language: Английский
Plant-Mediated Inorganic Nanoparticles for Anti-Tumor Therapy in Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(18), P. 10156 - 10156
Published: Sept. 9, 2023
Colon
cancer
is
the
third
most
frequent
neoplasm
and
second
lethal
worldwide.
Despite
progress
in
its
treatment,
new
therapies
are
still
needed
to
improve
prognosis
of
this
type
tumor
and,
context,
use
plant
compounds
with
anti-tumor
properties
has
been
increasing
recent
years.
The
aim
systematic
review
was
analyze
potential
benefits
encapsulation
derived
from
extracts
nanoparticles
their
cytotoxic
effect
under
vitro
conditions.
Once
search
strategy
defined
based
on
selected
MESH
terms,
147
publications
published
since
2012
were
identified
three
different
databases
(PubMed,
SCOPUS
WOS).
After
eliminating
duplicates
applying
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
17
studies
finally
included.
results
showed
that
natural
encapsulated
offered
significant
activity
against
colon
neoplastic
cells
by
therapeutic
free
through
without
producing
toxicity
healthy
cells.
In
addition,
(14)
involved
metal-derived
(zinc,
iron
gold).
possible
efficacy
these
nanodrugs,
more
vivo
elucidate
future
application
biocompatibility.
Language: Английский