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ArticleHealth science reports2023

Nanoplatforms: The future of oral cancer treatment.

Kalpani Senevirathna, Shalindu M Jayawickrama, Yovanthi A Jayasinghe, Karunakalage I P Prabani, Kushani Akshala, Ratupaskatiye G G R Pradeep, Hewaratne D W T Damayanthi, Kalani Hettiarachchi, Thinley Dorji, Don E Lucero-Prisno and 3 more

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Article in Health science reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Innovative nanoparticle strategies for treating oral cancers.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Kalpani SenevirathnaCentre for Research in Oral Cancer, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID 0000-0001-5768-1351
Shalindu M JayawickramaCentre for Research in Oral Cancer, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4582-4006
Yovanthi A JayasingheCentre for Research in Oral Cancer, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5144-5550
Karunakalage I P PrabaniCentre for Research in Oral Cancer, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3145-9629
Kushani AkshalaDepartment of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID 0000-0003-4140-2607
Ratupaskatiye G G R PradeepCentre for Research in Oral Cancer, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2734-8248
Hewaratne D W T DamayanthiDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5362-0751
Kalani HettiarachchiCentre for Research in Oral Cancer, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID 0000-0003-2618-5050
Thinley DorjiDepartment of Internal Medicine Central Regional Referral Hospital Gelegphu Bhutan.ORCID 0000-0003-4932-8704
Don E Lucero-PrisnoDepartment of Global Health and Development London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine London UK.ORCID 0000-0002-2179-6365
Rajapakse M G RajapakseDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3943-5362
Kehinde K KanmodiFaculty of Dentistry University of Puthisastra Phnom Penh Cambodia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9906-3826
Ruwan D JayasingheCentre for Research in Oral Cancer, Faculty of Dental Sciences University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8054-4301

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aims: Cytotoxicity is a key disadvantage of using chemotherapeutic drugs to treat cancer. This can be overcome by encapsulating chemotherapeutic drugs in suitable carriers for targeted delivery, allowing them to be released only at the cancerous sites. Herein, we aim to review the recent scientific developments in the utilization of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems for treating oral malignancies that can lead to further improvements in clinical practice. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and other notable databases to identify recent peer-reviewed clinical trials, reviews, and research articles related to nanoplatforms and their applications in oral cancer treatment. Results: Nanoplatforms offer a revolutionary strategy to overcome the challenges associated with conventional oral cancer treatments, such as poor drug solubility, non-specific targeting, and systemic toxicity. These nanoscale drug delivery systems encompass various formulations, including liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, dendrimers, and hydrogels, which facilitate controlled release and targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to oral cancer sites. By exploiting the enhanced permeability and retention effect, Nanoplatforms accumulate preferentially in the tumor microenvironment, increasing drug concentration and minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Additionally, nanoplatforms can be engineered to carry multiple drugs or a combination of drugs and diagnostic agents, enabling personalized and precise treatment approaches. Conclusion: The utilization of nanoplatforms in oral cancer treatment holds significant promise in revolutionizing therapeutic strategies. Despite the promising results in preclinical studies, further research is required to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and long-term effects of nanoformulations in clinical settings. If successfully translated into clinical practice, nanoplatform-based therapies have the potential to improve patient outcomes, reduce side effects, and pave the way for more personalized and effective oral cancer treatments.

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drug carriersdrug delivery systemsnanoparticlesNanoplatformnanotechnologyoral cancer

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PMID37547360
PMCPMC10397482

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