journal article·2018-12-06Open access

Tumor microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles for cancer theragnostic applications

Saji Uthaman, Kang Moo Huh, In-Kyu Park

Biomaterials Research· Volume 22· Issue 1

Abstract

Abstract Background Cancer is one of the deadliest threats to human health. Abnormal physiochemical conditions and dysregulated biosynthetic intermediates in the tumor microenvironment (TME) play a significant role in modulating cancer cells to evade or defend conventional anti-cancer therapy such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. One of the most important challenges in the development of anti-tumor therapy is the successful delivery of therapeutic and imaging agents specifically to solid tumors. Main body The recent progresses in development of TME responsive nanoparticles offers promising strategies for combating cancer by making use of the common attributes of tumor such as acidic and hypoxic microenvironments. In this review, we discussed the prominent strategies utilized in the development of tumor microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles and mode of release of therapeutic cargo. Conclusion Tumor microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles offers a universal approach for anti-cancer therapy.
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OpenAlex topics: Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics · Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery · Cancer Research and Treatments

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Affiliations

Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea.

Department of Biomedical Sciences, BK21 PLUS Centre for Creative Biomedical Scientists, Chonnam National University Medical School, 160 Baekseo-ro, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea.

Funding

Industrial Technology Innovation Program · Bio & Medical Technology Development Program

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