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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Nanoparticle-Based Biomaterials in Cancer Research: From Mechanistic Insights to Therapeutic Innovation.

Manoochehr Rasekh, Sassan Hafizi

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. 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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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Manoochehr RasekhCollege of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University of London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK.
Sassan HafiziSchool of Medicine, Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, St. Michael's Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth PO1 2DT, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-4539-0888

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer remains one of the most complex diseases to study and treat, with tumour microenvironment heterogeneity and therapeutic resistance continuing to limit clinical progress. Biomaterials-based nanoparticles have emerged as versatile platforms that not only advance understanding of cancer biology but also enable innovative therapeutic strategies. As mechanistic tools, nanoparticles can be used to investigate extracellular matrix interactions, mechanotransduction pathways, drug resistance, and tumour-immune crosstalk, providing insights into how physical and biochemical cues influence disease progression. Therapeutically, engineered nanoparticle systems have been developed for the targeted delivery of chemotherapeutics, nucleic acids, and immunomodulatory agents, incorporating features such as stimuli-responsive release, multifunctionality, and theranostic capabilities. Recent advances in patient-derived tumour models, high-throughput screening platforms, and artificial intelligence-assisted design are further driving the development of precision nanomedicine. Despite ongoing challenges related to biodistribution, safety, manufacturing scalability, and regulatory approval, nanoparticle-based biomaterials offer significant opportunities to bridge fundamental cancer research and clinical translation. This review highlights recent mechanistic and therapeutic advances, discusses key translational barriers, and outlines future directions at the interface of biomaterials, nanotechnology, and oncology.

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Biocompatible MaterialsNanoparticlesNeoplasmsAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsDrug Delivery SystemsHumansNanomedicineTumor MicroenvironmentAntineoplastic AgentsBiocompatible Materialsartificial intelligencebiomaterialscancer immunotherapycancer nanomedicinenanoparticle drug deliverypatient-derived organoidsprecision nanomedicinestimuli-responsive nanoparticlestheranosticstumour microenvironment

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PMID42450197
PMCPMC13362232

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