Progress in Polymeric Nano-Medicines for Theranostic Cancer Treatment.
Polymers (Basel)
; 12(3)2020 Mar 06.
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| ID: mdl-32155695
ABSTRACT
Cancer is a life-threatening disease killing millions of people globally. Among various medical treatments, nano-medicines are gaining importance continuously. Many nanocarriers have been developed for treatment, but polymerically-based ones are acquiring importance due to their targeting capabilities, biodegradability, biocompatibility, capacity for drug loading and long blood circulation time. The present article describes progress in polymeric nano-medicines for theranostic cancer treatment, which includes cancer diagnosis and treatment in a single dosage form. The article covers the applications of natural and synthetic polymers in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Efforts were also made to discuss the merits and demerits of such polymers; the status of approved nano-medicines; and future perspectives.
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MEDLINE
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En
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Polymers (Basel)
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article
País de afiliação:
Arábia Saudita