Review on the applications of nanoemulsions in cancer theranostics
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Nanoemulsions are a colloidal particulate system that offer unique potential for therapy and imaging of disease. Due to their physical and chemical properties, they have gained attention in the field of cancer therapy and imaging. A wide variety of hydrophilic and hydrophobic therapeutic agents can be loaded in the shell and core of particles, while at the same time being able to carry different site-specific antibodies/ligands/peptides for targeting specific types of cancer. Due to significant advancements in cancer theranostics provided by nanoemulsions, this review aims to highlight important types of nanoemulsions that have been developed for cancer therapy and imaging (i.e., theranostics). The different types of synthesis methods and techniques for controlling the size, shape, and structure of emulsions for cancer targeting (i.e., passive and active) will be discussed, with the bioimaging (e.g., through their optical/magnetic/radioactive properties) and therapeutic applications of nanoemulsions emphasized.Graphical abstract
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OpenAlex topics: Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery · Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications · Characterization and Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles
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