Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy: Current Progress and Challenges

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and morbidity with a complex pathophysiology. This review discusses numerous types of nanoparticles, targeting mechanisms, and approved nanotherapeutics for oncological implications in cancer treatment.

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• 1 Traditional cancer therapies include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• 2 However, limitations such as lack of specificity, cytotoxicity, and multi-drug resistance pose a substantial challenge for favorable cancer treatment.
• 3 The advent of nanotechnology has revolutionized the arena of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.

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