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Magnetic nanoparticles based cancer therapy: current status and applications

  • Huan Zhang
  • , Xiao Li Liu
  • , Yi Fan Zhang
  • , Fei Gao
  • , Ga Long Li
  • , Yuan He
  • , Ming Li Peng
  • , Hai Ming Fan
  • Northwest University China
  • National Center for Nanoscience and Technology

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Abstract

Nanotechnology holds a promising potential for developing biomedical nanoplatforms in cancer therapy. The magnetic nanoparticles, which integrate uniquely appealing features of magnetic manipulation, nanoscale heat generator, localized magnetic field and enzyme-mimics, prompt the development and application of magnetic nanoparticles-based cancer medicine. Considerable success has been achieved in improving the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sensitivity, and the therapeutic function of the magnetic nanoparticles should be given adequate attention. This work reviews the current status and applications of magnetic nanoparticles based cancer therapy. The advantages of magnetic nanoparticles that may contribute to improved therapeutics efficacy of clinic cancer treatment are highlighted here.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)400-414
Number of pages15
JournalScience China Life Sciences
Volume61
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2018
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • magnetic hyperthermia treatment
  • magnetic nanoparticles
  • theranostics
  • therapeutic delivery

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