Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 1452 - 1452
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Background:
Graphene
Oxide
(GO)
has
shown
great
potential
in
biomedical
applications
for
cancer
therapeutics.
The
biosafety
and
stability
issues
of
GO
biological
media
have
been
addressed
by
functionalization
with
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG).
Methods:
In
this
work,
carboxylated,
nanosized
(nCGO)
was
evaluated
as
a
carrier
paclitaxel
(PCT).
effect
PEG
characteristics
on
particle
size
surface
charge,
colloidal
stability,
drug,
release,
the
hemolytic
nCGO,
investigated.
Optimum
PEG-nCGO/PCT
formulations
based
above
properties
were
their
anticancer
activity
(cytotoxicity
apoptosis
induction)
A549
lung
cell
line.
Results:
An
increase
length
linear
chains
use
branched
(4-arm)
instead
resulted
decrease
hydrodynamic
diameter
an
ζ
pegylated
nCGO
particles.
Pegylated
exhibited
high
phosphate-buffered
saline
culture
low
effect,
even
at
relatively
concentration
1
mg/mL.
molecular
weight
branching
adversely
affected
PCT
loading.
increased
rate
release
acidic
pH
6.0
compared
to
physiological
7.4
observed
all
types
nCGO/PCT.
lower
cytotoxicity
apoptotic
than
non-pegylated
nCGO.
Cellular
uptake
incubation
time
cells
leading
time,
which
became
higher
that
free
24
48
h
incubation.
Conclusions:
biocompatibility
enhanced
are
desirable
regard
clinical
application
nanomedicine.
Abstract
Gliomas
are
the
most
common
primary
tumors
of
central
nervous
system,
with
glioblastoma
multiforme
(GBM)
having
highest
incidence,
and
their
therapeutic
efficacy
depends
primarily
on
extent
surgical
resection
postoperative
chemotherapy.
The
role
intracranial
blood–brain
barrier
occurrence
drug‐resistant
gene
O6‐methylguanine‐DNA
methyltransferase
have
greatly
limited
chemotherapeutic
agents
in
patients
GBM
made
it
difficult
to
achieve
expected
clinical
response.
In
recent
years,
rapid
development
nanotechnology
has
brought
new
hope
for
treatment
tumors.
Nanoparticles
(NPs)
shown
great
potential
tumor
therapy
due
unique
properties
such
as
light,
heat,
electromagnetic
effects,
passive
targeting.
Furthermore,
NPs
can
effectively
load
drugs,
significantly
reduce
side
effects
improve
efficacy,
showing
chemotherapy
glioma.
this
article,
we
reviewed
mechanisms
glioma
drug
resistance,
physicochemical
NPs,
advances
resistance.
We
aimed
provide
perspectives
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 5171 - 5171
Published: May 9, 2024
Nanoparticles
(NPs)
are
extremely
important
tools
to
overcome
the
limitations
imposed
by
therapeutic
agents
and
effectively
biological
barriers.
Smart
designed/tuned
nanostructures
can
be
effective
for
cancer
treatment.
The
selection
design
of
adjustment
size
surface
properties
important,
especially
some
precision
treatments
drug
delivery
(DD).
By
designing
specific
methods,
an
era
opened
in
biomedical
field
personalized
precise
Here,
we
focus
on
advances
nanostructures,
as
well
how
structure
shape,
size,
charge,
fluids
(BFs)
affected.
We
discussed
applications
specialized
therapy
head
neck
(HNC),
which
is
a
difficult
aggressive
type
treat,
give
impetus
novel
treatment
approaches
this
field.
also
comprehensively
touched
shortcomings,
current
trends,
future
perspectives
when
using
cancer.
Pharmaceutical Development and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 26
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
The
exploration
of
novel
carriers
for
cancer
treatments
is
on
the
rise,
as
drugs
are
often
hindered
by
ineffective
delivery
to
tumor
site.
In
present
study,
Mesoporous
silica
nano
scaffolds
were
developed
heat
assisted
hydrolysis
(HAH)
technique,
and
functionalized
using
PLGA.
These
further
loaded
with
nanosized
Gefitinib
(GTB).
surface
properties
MSNs
(GTB-PEG-PLGA-MSN)
enhanced
SPC3.
characterized
pore
volume,
particle
size,
zeta
potential
(ZP),
area,
entrapment
efficiency
(%EE),
drug
content.The
invitro
release
kinetics,
cytotoxicity
analysis
invivo
biodistribution
studies
performed
in
optimized
MSN
Albino
Wistar
rats.
result
shows
an
increase
%EE,
loading
MSN.
vitro
F5-GTB-PEG-PLGA-SPC3-MSN
demonstrated
a
higher
antitumor
activity
(43.84
±
0.63%,
p<0.05)
comparison
free
drug.
A
accumulation
GTB
was
detected
liver
(29,415
126
ng)
indicating
significant
(p
>
0.05).
MCF-7
cell
line
signify
viability
demonstrating
its
efficacy
breast
cancer.
Optimized
offers
improved
cellular
uptake,
suppression
less
toxicity.
To
conclude,
HAH
technique
produced
stable
MSNs,
PLGA-SPC3
could
be
ideal
carrier
delivery.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 5, 2025
Gold
nanoparticles
(Au-NPs)
hold
significant
promise
in
lung
cancer
treatment
due
to
their
unique
physicochemical
properties,
enabling
targeted
drug
delivery,
enhanced
therapeutic
efficacy,
and
reduced
systemic
toxicity.
This
study
is
aimed
produce
the
Au-NPs
utilising
Moringa
oleifera
evaluate
effectiveness
of
cancer,
with
a
specific
focus
on
A549
cell
lines.
The
synthesis
was
carried
out
by
combining
10
mL
an
aqueous
extract
M.
190
1
mM
HAuCl4
solution.
synthesized
were
characterised
using
several
microscopic
spectroscopic
techniques.
evaluation
median
inhibitory
concentration
(IC50)
its
impact
apoptosis
conducted
through
measurement
caspase
activation
formation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Anti-cancer
characteristics
employing
DAPI
staining.
Furthermore,
influence
ROS
production
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
evaluated
at
IC50
fluorescence
microscopy,
DCFH-DA
Rhodamine
123
dyes.
confirmed
UV-Vis
spectroscopy,
absorbance
peak
540
nm.
FTIR,
TEM
results
showed
that
mediated
had
spherical
morphology,
mean
size
approximately
30
nm,
as
determined
DLS.
exhibited
value
50
μg/mL
against
cells.
staining
revealed
both
concentrations
AuNP,
25
μg/mL,
noteworthy
anti-cancer
apoptotic
properties.
demonstrates
oleifera-mediated
exhibit
cytotoxic
effects
cells,
μg/mL.
Both
tested
substantial
specifically
line,
sets
this
apart
from
others
address
broader
spectrum
types.
These
findings
suggest
for
clinical
applications
treatment,
providing
new
application.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 31
Published: March 21, 2025
This
review
examines
recent
advancements
in
nanoparticle-based
delivery
systems
for
phytochemicals,
focusing
on
their
role
overcoming
multidrug
resistance,
improving
therapeutic
efficacy,
and
facilitating
clinical
translation.
highlights
advances
nanoparticle-enabled
phytochemical
to
enhance
bioavailability,
improve
outcomes,
enable
targeted
applications.
By
comparing
various
nanoparticle
systems,
formulation
methods,
efficacy
data,
it
identifies
gaps
current
research
guides
the
development
of
more
effective,
next-generation
phytochemical-loaded
nanocarriers.
A
systematic
literature
published
between
2000
2024
was
conducted
using
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science.
Articles
cancer
therapy
were
included.
Compounds
such
as
curcumin,
resveratrol,
quercetin,
epigallocatechin
gallate
demonstrate
enhanced
anti-cancer
when
encapsulated
nanoparticles,
leading
improved
increased
tumor
cell
targeting,
reduced
toxicity.
Clinical
trials
indicate
regression
fewer
adverse
effects.
Emerging
approaches-such
nanogels,
hybrid
combination
therapies
with
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors-further
refine
treatment
efficacy.
Nanoparticle-based
significantly
potential
making
them
promising
candidates
safer,
effective
treatments.
However,
challenges
related
regulatory
guidelines,
scalability,
long-term
safety
must
be
addressed
fully
realize
potential.
Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproduction,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Introduction
.
By
enhancing
detection
accuracy,
therapeutic
effectiveness
and
minimizing
side
effects,
nanotechnology
may
contribute
to
improve
diagnostics
treatment
of
patients
with
female
reproductive
system
cancer.
Aim
:
summarize
current
literature
data
assess
а
role
in
cervical
cancer
(CC),
ovarian
(OC),
endometrial
(EC)
reveal
gaps
requiring
further
research.
Materials
Methods
The
search
was
carried
out
the
electronic
databases
PubMed/MEDLINE,
Google
Scholar
eLibrary
using
following
keywords:
“gynecological
cancer”,
“targeted
therapy”,
“cervical
“ovarian
“endometrial
“nanotechnology”,
“nanoparticles”.
All
works
were
published
between
2011
2024.
Results
Nanocarrier-based
drug
delivery
systems
represent
a
promising
approach
oncology,
providing
precise
directly
tumor
cells.
Such
systems,
including
liposomes,
nanoparticles,
micelles,
dendrimers,
are
characterized
by
advanced
efficiency,
reduced
toxicity,
as
well
opportunity
for
controlled
release
active
components.
Nanotechnologies
increase
vaccines
prolonging
their
half-life,
affect
СС
microenvironment
potentiate
antitumor
immune
response
minimal
toxicity.
Nanovaccines
capable
delivering
antigens
adjuvants
cells,
improving
ОС
results.
show
prominent
potential
EC
despite
that
this
context
remains
understudied
compared
other
types
Conclusion
Nanoparticles
can
carry
both
conventional
drugs
protein-
nucleic
acid-based
However,
only
few
nanoparticle-based
treatments
have
been
approved
use.
field
is
making
significant
progress
toward
more
effective
widely
available
treatments.