Neoplasia: An International Journal for Oncology Research (Oct 2024)

The advancements and prospective developments in anti-tumor targeted therapy

  • Guorui Leng,
  • Baorong Duan,
  • Junjie Liu,
  • Song Li,
  • Wenwen Zhao,
  • Shanshan Wang,
  • Guige Hou,
  • Jiale Qu

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 56
p. 101024

Abstract

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Cancer poses a major threat to human health worldwide. The development of anti-tumor materials provides new modalities for cancer diagnosis and treatment. In this review, we comprehensively summarize the research progress and clinical applications of anti-tumor materials. First, we introduce the etiology and pathogenesis of cancer, and the significance and challenges of anti-tumor materials research. Then, we classify anti-tumor materials and discuss their mechanisms of action. After that, we elaborate the research advances and clinical applications of anti-tumor materials, including those targeting tumor cells and therapeutic instruments. Finally, we discuss the future perspectives and challenges in the field of anti-tumor materials. This review aims to provide an overview of the current status of anti-tumor materials research and application, and to offer insights into future directions in this rapidly evolving field, which holds promise for more precise, efficient and customized treatment of cancer.

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