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Review3 Biotech2026

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles in glioblastoma: smart nano-platforms for targeted therapy and precision diagnosis.

Priyanka Hiremath, Gaurisha Alias Resha Ramnath Naik, Amrita Arup Roy, Ritu Kudarha, Rachana S P, Paniz Hedayat, Jayvadan Patel, Srinivas Mutalik, Abhishek Kumar Singh, Namdev Dhas

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Review in 3 Biotech, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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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

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Priyanka Hiremath *Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.
Gaurisha Alias Resha Ramnath Naik *Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.
Amrita Arup RoyDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.
Ritu KudarhaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.
Rachana S PDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.
Paniz HedayatDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.
Jayvadan PatelFormulation Scientist, Aavis Pharmaceuticals, Hoschton, GA 30548 USA.
Srinivas MutalikDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.
Abhishek Kumar SinghManipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.
Namdev DhasDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104 India.ORCID 0000-0002-9852-2653

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive type of brain cancer known for its rapid progression and treatment resistance, presenting significant challenges for effective management. This article examines the promising potential of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) as a groundbreaking platform for both the treatment and diagnosis of this formidable disease. MSNs boast several advantageous properties, including a large surface area, customizable pore sizes, and excellent biocompatibility. These characteristics enable efficient encapsulation of therapeutic agents, controlled release, and targeted delivery directly to GBM cells. One of the key advantages of MSNs is their ability to be functionalized with specific targeting ligands, which enhances their specificity toward tumor cells, facilitates navigation through the blood-brain barrier (BBB), and helps address the issues of tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance. When integrated with multimodal therapies, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and photodynamic therapy, MSNs can create synergistic effects that improve therapeutic outcomes while reducing adverse off-target effects. Additionally, MSNs are poised to enhance diagnostic capabilities, improving imaging techniques for the accurate detection and monitoring of GBM. This review consolidates recent advancements in MSN-based approaches, emphasizing their therapeutic and diagnostic potential while also discussing toxicity concerns and outlining future pathways for clinical application to ultimately enhance patient outcomes.

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Brain TumorMesoporous Silica NanoparticlesNanocompositesSurface-modificationTargeting

Identifiers

PMID41574218
PMCPMC12819921

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