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ReviewContemporary oncology (Poznan, Poland)2025

Advancements and future directions of iron oxide nanoparticles in cancer therapy.

Ahmed El-Mallul, Ryszard Tomasiuk, Piotr Jaworski, Sadia Mughali

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Review in Contemporary oncology (Poznan, Poland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Ahmed El-MallulUniversity of Radom, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences, Radom, Poland.
Ryszard TomasiukUniversity of Radom, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences, Radom, Poland.
Piotr JaworskiUniversity of Radom, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences, Radom, Poland.
Sadia MughaliBahria University Medical and Dental College (BUMDC), Department of Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for approximately 9.6 million deaths annually - 1 in 6 deaths globally. Recent advancements in nanoscience have highlighted the potential of nanomaterials in healthcare applications. Among these, iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) stand out due to their magnetic properties, semiconductor behavior, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low toxicity. These characteristics make them highly valuable in multifunctional biomedical applications, including: magnetic hyperthermia for cancer therapy; targeted drug delivery to minimize chemotherapy side effects; cell labeling and tracking; and bioimaging techniques. This mini-review focuses on the latest developments in IONPs for cancer therapy, evaluating recent research on size, synthesis methods, and biomedical/electrochemical applications of coated, drug-loaded, and targeted nanoparticles. By compiling and comparing key findings, this paper serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers and scientists working on the multidisciplinary applications of nanomaterials.

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PMCPMC12721245

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