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ReviewJournal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute2026

Nanotechnology-based immunotherapy: integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with current strategies in combating brain cancer disease.

Alia Syazana Mohd Roslei, Hasniza Zaman Huri, Dyah Ayu Oktavianie A Pratama, Ahmad Khusairi Azemi, Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Md Yasin Ina-Salwany, Najihah Mohd Hashim, Mohd Faizal Ghazali, Abdin Shakirin Mohamad Norpi, Muhammad Fauzi Abd Jalil and 4 more

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Review in Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute, 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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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors.

Alia Syazana Mohd RosleiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.
Hasniza Zaman HuriDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.
Dyah Ayu Oktavianie A PratamaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, 65151, Indonesia.
Ahmad Khusairi AzemiHigher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, 21030, Malaysia.
Zulhisyam Abdul KariDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Jeli, Kelantan, 17600, Malaysia.
Md Yasin Ina-SalwanyLaboratory of Aquatic Animal Health and Therapeutic (AquaHealth), Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, 43400, Malaysia.
Najihah Mohd HashimDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur , 50603, Malaysia.
Mohd Faizal GhazaliFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Besut, Terengganu, 22200, Malaysia.
Abdin Shakirin Mohamad NorpiFaculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh, Perak, 30450, Malaysia.
Muhammad Fauzi Abd JalilDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.
Asif NawazDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.
Said AlGhenaimiDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied and Health Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, Ibrā', 400, Oman.
Mazlan MohamedFaculty of Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security (FAIX), Technical University of Malaysia Malacca, Hang Tuah Jaya, Malacca, 76100, Malaysia.
Muhammad Luqman NordinDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia. muhammadluqman@um.edu.my.

Funding

Universiti Malaya BKP042-2025-ECRG
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Brain cancer is one of the most challenging malignancies and a major contributor to worldwide morbidity and mortality. Glioblastoma, the most aggressive adult brain tumor, is associated with poor prognosis despite conventional therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, which often result in severe toxicity and long-term side effects. Immunotherapy holds the potential to provide durable and specific anti-tumor responses; however, its success in brain cancer is hindered by obstacles such as the blood-brain barrier, immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, and tumor heterogeneity. Nanomedicine offers a powerful approach to overcoming these barriers through targeted and efficient drug delivery. Nanotechnology-based platforms, including lipid-based, polymeric, and inorganic nanoparticles, have demonstrated superior therapeutic efficacy compared to free drugs, with several formulations advancing into clinical trials. Among these, nanotechnology-enabled vaccines represent an emerging frontier, capable of enhancing antigen presentation, stimulating strong immune responses, and overcoming tumor-induced immunosuppression. By combining the precision of nanocarriers with the long-lasting protection of vaccines, nano-vaccines hold great potential to transform brain cancer immunotherapy. Recent studies also suggest that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with nanotechnology could further enhance the design, targeting, and effectiveness of immunotherapies. Moreover, AI is revolutionizing treatment development by enabling the prediction of immunogenicity, immune responses, and optimizing formulation design and dosing strategies. These advancements collectively accelerate the development and enhance the precision and efficiency of immunotherapy. Hence, this review discusses current nanotechnology-based immunotherapies and highlights the emerging role of integrating AI in vaccine development as next-generation strategies for improving outcomes in brain cancer treatment.

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Artificial IntelligenceBrain NeoplasmsImmunotherapyNanomedicineNanotechnologyAnimalsCancer VaccinesHumansNanoparticlesTumor MicroenvironmentCancer VaccinesArtificial IntelligenceCancer vaccineGlioblastomaImmunotherapyNanotechnology

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PMID42613493
PMCPMC13486464

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