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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical design2025

Nanoparticles as Novel Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Treatment: Current Status and Future Perspectives.

Kai Bin Liew, Hiu Ching Phang, Vinie Ying Xuan Tan, Phei Er Kee, Long Chiau Ming, Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar, Siew-Keah Lee, A B M Helal Uddin, Ritu M Gilhotra, Arya Kadukkattil Ramanunny

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Review in Current pharmaceutical design, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Kai Bin LiewFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Hiu Ching PhangFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Vinie Ying Xuan TanFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Phei Er KeeBiorefinery and Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Chungli, Taoyuan 320, Taiwan.
Long Chiau MingFaculty of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Sunway City, Malaysia.
Palanirajan Vijayaraj KumarDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Siew-Keah LeeM. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, 43000, Selangor, Malaysia.
A B M Helal UddinFaculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Ritu M GilhotraJeevak Shodhshala, Gyan Vihar School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India.
Arya Kadukkattil RamanunnyJeevak Shodhshala, Gyan Vihar School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India.

Funding

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) under Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) FRGS/1/2021/SKK0/UOC/02/2
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer continues to pose a significant global health challenge, demanding innovative therapeutic approaches to overcome the limitations of conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as promising tools for cancer therapy due to their unique physicochemical properties that enable targeted drug delivery, reduced systemic toxicity, and enhanced therapeutic efficacy. This comprehensive review delves into the mechanisms of NP-based drug delivery, highlighting both passive and active targeting strategies. It categorizes and discusses diverse NP types, including polymeric, lipid-based, and metallic nanoparticles, emphasizing their applications in enhancing the bioavailability and specificity of anticancer agents. This review also explores the integration of advanced technologies, such as theranostics and artificial intelligence, to optimize NP design and functionality for personalized medicine. However, challenges remain, including issues related to toxicity, drug resistance, and manufacturing scalability. Addressing these barriers requires interdisciplinary research focused on developing stimuli-responsive NPs, improving biocompatibility, and incorporating multimodal therapeutic platforms. Although substantial progress has been made, this review is limited by the paucity of clinical trials validating NP efficacy and safety in diverse patient populations. Future endeavors should prioritize translational research to bridge the gap between preclinical innovations and clinical applications, ensuring that these transformative technologies benefit a broader spectrum of cancer patients. The review underscores the immense potential of NPs in redefining cancer treatment while advocating for sustained research to address existing limitations and unlock their full therapeutic promise.

Indexed as

Antineoplastic AgentsDrug Delivery SystemsNanoparticlesNeoplasmsAnimalsHumansAntineoplastic Agentsanti-cancercancer treatmentchemotherapy agents.drug deliveryNanoparticlesradiotherapytargeted therapy

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PMID40247800

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