Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
Malignant
melanoma
(MM)
is
the
most
common
and
deadliest
type
of
skin
cancer
associated
with
high
mortality
rates
across
all
races
ethnicities.
Although
present
treatment
options
combined
surgery
provide
short-term
clinical
benefit
in
patients
early
diagnosis
non-metastatic
MM
significantly
increases
probability
survival,
no
efficacious
treatments
are
available
for
MM.
The
etiology
pathogenesis
complex.
Acquired
drug
resistance
a
pool
prognosis
advanced-stage
Thus,
these
require
new
therapeutic
strategies
to
improve
their
response
prognosis.
Multiple
studies
have
revealed
that
ferroptosis,
non-apoptotic
form
regulated
cell
death
(RCD)
characterized
by
iron
dependant
lipid
peroxidation,
can
prevent
development
Recent
indicated
targeting
ferroptosis
promising
strategy
This
review
article
summarizes
core
mechanisms
underlying
cells
its
potential
role
as
target
We
emphasize
emerging
types
small
molecules
inducing
pathways
boosting
antitumor
activity
BRAFi
immunotherapy
uncover
beneficial
effects
treat
also
summarize
application
nanosensitizer-mediated
unique
dynamic
ferroptosis-based
nanodrug
suggests
pharmacological
induction
may
be
Gels,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 286 - 286
Published: April 1, 2023
Phototherapeutic
agent-based
phototherapies
activated
by
light
have
proven
to
be
safe
modalities
for
the
treatment
of
various
malignant
tumor
indications.
The
two
main
include
photothermal
therapy,
which
causes
localized
thermal
damage
target
lesions,
and
photodynamic
chemical
generated
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Conventional
suffer
a
major
shortcoming
in
their
clinical
application
due
phototoxicity,
primarily
arises
from
uncontrolled
distribution
phototherapeutic
agents
vivo.
For
successful
antitumor
phototherapy,
it
is
essential
ensure
generation
heat
or
ROS
specifically
occurs
at
site.
To
minimize
reverse
side
effects
phototherapy
while
improving
its
therapeutic
performance,
extensive
research
has
focused
on
developing
hydrogel-based
treatment.
utilization
hydrogels
as
drug
carriers
allows
sustained
delivery
sites,
thereby
limiting
adverse
effects.
Herein,
we
summarize
recent
advancements
design
offer
comprehensive
overview
latest
advances
combination
with
other
treatment,
discuss
current
status
phototherapy.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 777 - 789
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Thermoplasmonics
has
emerged
as
an
extraordinarily
versatile
tool
with
profound
applications
across
various
biological
domains
ranging
from
medical
science
to
cell
biology
and
biophysics.
The
key
feature
of
nanoscale
plasmonic
heating
involves
remote
activation
by
applying
laser
irradiation
nanostructures
that
are
designed
optimally
convert
light
into
heat.
This
unique
capability
paves
the
way
for
a
diverse
array
applications,
facilitating
exploration
critical
processes
such
differentiation,
repair,
signaling,
protein
functionality,
advancement
biosensing
techniques.
Of
particular
significance
is
rapid
heat
cycling
can
be
achieved
through
thermoplasmonics,
which
ushered
in
remarkable
technical
innovations
accelerated
amplification
DNA
quantitative
reverse
transcription
polymerase
chain
reaction.
Finally,
photothermal
therapy
have
recently
completed
clinical
trials
results
prostate
cancer,
will
inevitably
lead
implementation
number
diseases
future.
Within
this
review,
we
offer
survey
latest
advancements
burgeoning
field
keen
emphasis
on
its
transformative
within
realm
biosciences.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(4)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
Layered
double
hydroxides
(LDH)
are
a
class
of
functional
anionic
clays
that
typically
consist
orthorhombic
arrays
metal
with
anions
sandwiched
between
the
layers.
Due
to
their
unique
properties,
including
high
chemical
stability,
good
biocompatibility,
controlled
drug
loading,
and
enhanced
bioavailability,
LDHs
have
many
potential
applications
in
medical
field.
Especially
fields
bioimaging
tumor
therapy.
This
paper
reviews
research
progress
nanocomposites
field
imaging
First,
structure
advantages
LDH
discussed.
Then,
several
commonly
used
methods
for
preparation
presented,
co‐precipitation,
hydrothermal
ion
exchange
methods.
Subsequently,
recent
advances
layered
cancer
therapy
highlighted.
Finally,
based
on
current
research,
we
summaries
prospects
challenges
diagnosis
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(20)
Published: April 23, 2024
Abstract
Cancer
immunotherapy
recently
transforms
the
traditional
approaches
against
various
cancer
malignancies.
Immunotherapy
includes
systemic
and
local
treatments
to
enhance
immune
responses
involves
strategies
such
as
checkpoints,
vaccines,
modulatory
agents,
mimetic
antigen‐presenting
cells,
adoptive
cell
therapy.
Despite
promising
results,
these
still
suffer
from
several
limitations
including
lack
of
precise
delivery
immune‐modulatory
agents
target
cells
off‐target
toxicity,
among
others,
that
can
be
overcome
using
nanotechnology.
Mesoporous
silica
nanoparticles
(MSNs)
are
investigated
improve
aspects
attributed
advantageous
structural
features
this
nanomaterial.
MSNs
engineered
alter
their
properties
size,
shape,
porosity,
surface
functionality,
adjuvanticity.
This
review
explores
immunological
use
vehicles
for
immune‐adjuvants,
(APCs).
The
also
details
current
remodel
tumor
microenvironment
positively
reciprocate
toward
anti‐tumor
in
combination
with
other
therapies
photodynamic/thermal
therapeutic
effect
cancer.
Last,
present
demands
future
scenarios
discussed.
Journal of Controlled Release,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
372, P. 751 - 777
Published: July 4, 2024
Despite
significant
advances,
cancer
remains
a
leading
global
cause
of
death.
Current
therapies
often
fail
due
to
incomplete
tumor
removal
and
nonspecific
targeting,
spurring
interest
in
alternative
treatments.
Hyperthermia,
which
uses
elevated
temperatures
kill
cells
or
boost
their
sensitivity
radio/chemotherapy,
has
emerged
as
promising
alternative.
Recent
advancements
employ
nanoparticles
(NPs)
heat
mediators
for
selective
cell
destruction,
minimizing
damage
healthy
tissues.
This
approach,
known
NP
hyperthermia,
falls
into
two
categories:
photothermal
(PTT)
magnetothermal
(MTT).
PTT
utilizes
NPs
that
convert
light
heat,
while
MTT
magnetic
activated
by
alternating
fields
(AMF),
both
achieving
localized
damage.
These
methods
offer
advantages
like
precise
minimal
invasiveness,
reduced
systemic
toxicity.
However,
the
efficacy
hyperthermia
depends
on
many
factors,
particular,
properties,
microenvironment
(TME),
TME-NP
interactions.
Optimizing
this
treatment
requires
accurate
monitoring
strategies,
such
nanothermometry
biologically
relevant
screening
models
can
better
mimic
physiological
features
human
body.
review
explores
state-of-the-art
NP-mediated
discussing
available
nanomaterials,
strengths
weaknesses,
characterization
methods,
future
directions.
Our
particular
focus
lies
preclinical
techniques,
providing
an
updated
perspective
relevance
journey
towards
clinical
trials.
Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
The
emergence
of
carbon
dots
(CDs)
as
anticancer
agents
had
sparked
a
transformation
in
cancer
research
and
treatment
strategies.
These
fluorescent
CDs,
initially
introduced
the
early
2000
s,
possess
exceptional
biocompatibility,
tunable
fluorescence,
surface
modification
capabilities,
positioning
them
promising
tools
biomedical
applications.