Application of nano-radiosensitizers in combination cancer therapy

Mohammad Varzandeh; Leila Sabouri; Vahid Mansouri; Maliheh Gharibshahian; Nima Beheshtizadeh; Michael R. Hamblin; Nima Rezaei

doi:10.1002/btm2.10498

Application of nano-radiosensitizers in combination cancer therapy

Mohammad Varzandeh, Leila Sabouri, Vahid Mansouri, Maliheh Gharibshahian, Nima Beheshtizadeh, Michael R. Hamblin, Nima Rezaei

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Abstract

Radiosensitizers are compounds or nanostructures, which can improve the efficiency of ionizing radiation to kill cells. Radiosensitization increases the susceptibility of cancer cells to radiation-induced killing, while simultaneously reducing the potentially damaging effect on the cellular structure and function of the surrounding healthy tissues. Therefore, radiosensitizers are therapeutic agents used to boost the effectiveness of radiation treatment. The complexity and heterogeneity of cancer, and the multifactorial nature of its pathophysiology has led to many approaches to treatment. The effectiveness of each approach has been proven to some extent, but no definitive treatment to eradicate cancer has been discovered. The current review discusses a broad range of nano-radiosensitizers, summarizing possible combinations of radiosensitizing NPs with several other types of cancer therapy options, focusing on the benefits and drawbacks, challenges, and future prospects.

Original language	English
Article number	e10498
Journal	Bioengineering and Translational Medicine
Volume	8
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/btm2.10498
Publication status	Published - May 2023

Keywords

cancer treatment
combination therapy
high-z nanoparticles
oxygen-mimetics
radiosensitizers

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Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineering
Pharmaceutical Science

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