Gold nanoparticle mediated combined cancer therapy
ConclusionsThe experimental results demonstrate that GNP-mediated chemoradiation has the potential to improve cancer care in the near future through enhancement of the local radiation dose and controlled delivery of anticancer drugs. (Source: Cancer Nanotechnology)
Source: Cancer Nanotechnology - May 2, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Antiangiogenic and antiapoptotic effects of green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using Sargassum muticum algae extraction
ConclusionsOur results confirm the beneficial cytotoxic effects of green-synthesized ZnO NPs on Human liver cancer cell. This nanoparticle decreased angiogenesis and induces apoptosis, so we conclude that these nanoparticles can be used as a supplemental drug in cancer treatments. (Source: Cancer Nanotechnology)
Source: Cancer Nanotechnology - April 2, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Important parameters for optimized metal nanoparticles-aided electromagnetic field (EMF) effect on cancer
ConclusionFrom the modeling and the analysis of the NPs ’ size for optimizing the EMF therapy on cancer cells, the ratio of electric field enhancement by metal NPs to the associated thermal effect is a very important factor for efficacy. (Source: Cancer Nanotechnology)
Source: Cancer Nanotechnology - March 15, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The study of toxicity and pathogenicity risk of Potato Virus X/Herceptin nanoparticles as agents for cancer therapy
ConclusionsFinally, the safety of the environment was confirmed. The present research is the first study which focused on VNPs based on safety perspective that can be used for drug delivery carriers. (Source: Cancer Nanotechnology)
Source: Cancer Nanotechnology - January 29, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Electrochemical and optical biosensors for early-stage cancer diagnosis by using graphene and graphene oxide
AbstractConventional instruments for cancer diagnosis including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan, are expensive and require long-waiting time, whilst the outcomes have not approached to the successful early-stage diagnosis yet. Due to the special properties of graphene-based nanocomposites, e.g., good electrical and thermal conductivity, luminescence, and mechanic flexibility, these ultra-thin two-dimensional nanostructures have been extensively used as platforms for detecting biomolecules and cells. Herein, we discuss the development of two types of graphene and graphene oxide-based biosensors: electro...
Source: Cancer Nanotechnology - December 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Particle therapy and nanomedicine: state of art and research perspectives
AbstractCancer radiation therapy with charged particle beams, called particle therapy, is a new therapeutic treatment presenting major advantages when compared to conventional radiotherapy. Because ions have specific ballistic properties and a higher biological effectiveness, they are superior to x-rays. Numerous medical centres are starting in the world using mostly protons but also carbon ions as medical beams. Several investigations are attempting to reduce the cost/benefit ratio and enlarge the range of therapeutic indications. A major limitation of particle therapy is the presence of low but significant damage induced...
Source: Cancer Nanotechnology - November 21, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
From basics to clinic: Cancer Nanotechnology
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Source: Cancer Nanotechnology - November 10, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cancer resistance to treatment and antiresistance tools offered by multimodal multifunctional nanoparticles
AbstractChemotherapeutic agents have limited efficacy and resistance to them limits today and will limit tomorrow our capabilities of cure. Resistance to treatment with anticancer drugs results from a variety of factors including individual variations in patients and somatic cell genetic differences in tumours. In front of this, multimodality has appeared as a promising strategy to overcome resistance. In this context, the use of nanoparticle-based platforms enables many possibilities to address cancer resistance mechanisms. Nanoparticles can act as carriers and substrates for different ligands and biologically active mole...
Source: Cancer Nanotechnology - October 26, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
