Advances of Cancer Therapy by Nanotechnology

• Authors: Xu Wang, Emory University; Yiqing Wang, Emory University; Georgia Chen, Emory University; Dong M Shin, Emory University
• Journal Title: Cancer Research and Treatment
• Volume: Volume 41, Number 1
• Publisher: Korean Cancer Association | 2009-03, Pages 1-11
• Type of Work: Article | Final Publisher PDF
• Publisher DOI: http://doi.org/10.4143/crt.2009.41.1.1
• Subjects: Health Sciences, Oncology; Engineering, Biomedical
• Keywords: Nanoparticels; Cancer therapy; Drug delivery

Abstract

Recent developments in nanotechnology offer researchers opportunities to significantly transform cancer therapeutics. This technology has enabled the manipulation of the biological and physicochemical properties of nanomaterials to facilitate more efficient drug targeting and delivery. Clinical investigations suggest that therapeutic nanoparticles can enhance efficacy and reduced side effects compared with conventional cancer therapeutic drugs. Encouraged by rapid and promising progress in cancer nanotechnology, researchers continue to develop novel and efficacious nanoparticles for drug delivery. The use of therapeutic nanoparticles as unique drug delivery systems will be a significant addition to current cancer therapeutics.