Application of nanoparticles in the early diagnosis and treatment of tumors: current status and progress
Journal Title: Traditional Medicine Research - Year 2020, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: Malignant tumors pose a serious threat to human life and health. Despite recent developments in modern medical techniques, the early diagnosis and treatment of tumors remain difficult due to their asymptomatic nature in the early stages of disease and the limitations in current clinical diagnostic methods. Advancements in nanotechnology, particularly in the area of multi-functional diagnostic nanomaterials, can help effectively resolve present inadequacies via concurrently achieving early diagnosis, image-guided intervention, and real-time monitoring and treatment of tumors. The development of nanomaterials and nanotechnology may also aid in the area of anti-cancer drug development by improving the safety and side-effect profile, as well as by enhancing the targeted specificity of the drugs, which are two of the long-standing challenges in Western medicine. The progress in the field of nanomaterials has also uncovered novel approaches for the clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine because the combination of traditional Chinese medicine components with nanoparticles overcomes various drawbacks, including poor water solubility, low bioavailability, and short half-life, of the former. Moreover, nanoparticles also enhance the biological effectiveness and targeted specificity of these medicines. In this review, we discuss the application of nanoparticles in the early diagnosis and treatment of tumors, through modern and traditional medicine.
Authors and Affiliations
Chaoliang Tang, Heng Li, Junmou Hong, Xiaoqing Chai
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP675810
- DOI 10.12032/TMR20191228152
- Views 251
- Downloads 0
Optimized extraction and purification technology of Gekko sulfated glycopeptide based on its anticancer activities
Objective: To optimize the extraction and purification technologies of Gekko sulfated glycopeptide based on the content of glycopeptide, removal ratio of proteins, and anticancer activities. Methods: Different extraction...
A prospective, randomized controlled trial of sanguisorba oil in the treatment of tamoxifen-related vaginitis in breast cancer patients
This study provides further insights into the clinical efficacy of sanguisorba oil in the treatment of tamoxifen-related (TAM) vaginitis in breast cancer patients. Sanguisorba oil for external use was effective in the tr...
Is naturopathic medicine necessarily safe?
Recently, an article by a Danish doctor, titled “Chinese herbal remedy found to contain steroids and antifungals” was published in the journal Lancet [1]. He described a patient with early-onset guttate psoriasis who had...
Tu Youyou：A scientist moving forward in controversy
The 13th National People's Congress Standing Committee was held in Beijing on Sept. 17, 2019. President of China Xi Jinping signed a presidential decree to award individuals, national medals and honorary titles. Tu Youyo...
Development and validation of the perioperative recovery scale for integrative medicine
Purpose: The aim of this study is to develop and validate a scale for perioperative recovery with integrative medicine. Methods: The procedures for developing the scale included a review of both modern and ancient litera...