Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Head
and
neck
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(HNSCC)
is
a
prevalent
malignant
tumor
globally.
Despite
advancements
in
treatment
methods,
the
overall
survival
rate
remains
low
due
to
limitations
such
as
poor
targeting
bioavailability,
which
result
limited
efficacy
of
traditional
drug
therapies.
Nanomedicine
considered
be
promising
strategy
therapy,
offering
potential
for
maximal
anti-tumor
effects.
Nanocarriers
can
overcome
biological
barriers,
enhance
delivery
efficiency
targeted
sites,
minimize
damage
normal
tissues.
Currently,
various
nano-carriers
have
been
developed
construct
new
nanomedicine.
This
review
aims
provide
an
overview
current
status
HNSCC
necessity
nanomedicine
improving
outcomes.
Moreover,
it
delves
into
research
progress
treatment,
with
focus
on
enhancing
radiation
sensitivity,
immunotherapy,
effectively
delivering
chemotherapy
drugs,
utilizing
small
molecule
inhibitors.
Finally,
this
article
discussed
challenges
prospects
applying
cancer
treatment.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 13615 - 13651
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Macrophage
is
an
important
component
in
the
tumor
immune
microenvironment,
which
exerts
significant
influence
on
development
and
metastasis.
Due
to
their
dual
nature
of
promoting
suppressing
inflammation,
macrophages
can
serve
as
both
targets
for
immunotherapy
tools
treating
malignancies.
However,
abundant
infiltration
tumor-associated
dominated
by
immunosuppressive
phenotype
maintains
a
pro-tumor
engineering
using
nanotechnology
manipulate
microenvironment
represent
feasible
approach
cancer
immunotherapy.
Additionally,
considering
phagocytic
specifically
tumor-targeting
capabilities
M1
macrophages,
manipulated
through
cellular
nanotechnology,
well
macrophage-derived
exosomes
macrophage
membranes,
also
become
effective
treatment.
In
conclusion,
nanotherapeutics
targeting
remains
immense
potential
macrophage-mediated
treatment
methods
will
further
enhance
our
understanding,
diagnosis,
various
malignants.
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Tumor‐associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
constitute
the
largest
number
of
immune
cells
in
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
They
play
an
essential
role
promoting
progression
and
metastasis,
which
makes
them
a
potential
therapeutic
target
for
cancer
treatment.
TAMs
are
usually
divided
into
two
categories:
pro‐tumoral
M2‐like
antitumoral
M1
phenotypes
at
either
extreme.
The
reprogramming
toward
tumoricidal
phenotype
is
particular
interest
restoration
antitumor
immunity
immunotherapy.
Notably,
nanomedicines
have
shown
great
therapy
due
to
their
unique
structures
properties.
This
review
will
briefly
describe
biological
features
roles
tumor,
then
discuss
recent
advances
nanomedicine‐mediated
repolarization
Finally,
perspectives
on
effective
immunotherapy
also
presented.