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ReviewJournal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute2025

Iron oxide nanoparticles in leukemia: design, diagnostic applications, and therapeutic strategies.

Henry Fenekansi Kiwumulo, Haruna Muwonge, Michael Lubwama, Charles Ibingira, John Baptist Kirabira, Robert Tamale Ssekitoleko, Stephen Evans

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Review in Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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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

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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

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Henry Fenekansi KiwumuloMakerere University, Kampala, Uganda. henry.kiwumulo34@gmail.com.
Haruna MuwongeMakerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Michael LubwamaMakerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Charles IbingiraMakerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
John Baptist KirabiraMakerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Robert Tamale SsekitolekoMakerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Stephen EvansDepartment of Molecular & Nanoscale Physics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Leukemia, a heterogeneous group of hematologic malignancies, poses significant challenges in terms of early diagnosis and effective treatment. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have paved the way for innovative approaches in leukemia management, with a particular focus on IONPs. This review paper explores the diverse designs of IONPs and their multifaceted applications in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia. Focused discussions on the synergistic combination of IONPs with conventional chemotherapy, targeted drug delivery, and hyperthermia-based approaches provide insights into the evolving landscape of IONP-mediated leukemia therapy. The role of IONPs in overcoming drug resistance mechanisms and minimizing off-target effects is critically evaluated. The later review section provides an overview of the unique physical, chemical, and magnetic properties of IONPs, emphasizing their biocompatibility, tunable magnetic properties, and surface functionalization capabilities. The review finally addresses the challenges and prospects associated with the clinical translation of IONP-based diagnostic approaches. By addressing the challenges and opportunities in this burgeoning field, this paper aims to guide future research endeavors toward the development of effective and personalized nanotherapeutics for leukemia patients.

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LeukemiaMagnetic Iron Oxide NanoparticlesAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsDrug Delivery SystemsHumansAntineoplastic AgentsAlternating magnetic fieldDiagnosticHydrophilic designHydrophobic designIron oxide nanoparticlesLeukemiaTherapeutic

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PMID40459680
PMCPMC13313412

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