Scientific Reports (Sep 2024)

Machine learning- a new paradigm in nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery to cancerous tissues through the human cardiovascular system enhanced by magnetic field

  • Yasmeen Akhtar,
  • Shabbir Ahmad,
  • Fareeha Khalid,
  • Moin-ud-Din Junjua,
  • Yashar Aryanfar,
  • Ahmed S. Hendy,
  • Mehdi Tlija,
  • Ahmed T. Soliman

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-72629-z
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 1 – 21

Abstract

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Abstract Nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery offers a promising approach to targeted cancer therapy, leveraging the ability of nanoparticles to deliver therapeutic agents directly to cancerous tissues with minimal impact on surrounding healthy cells. The presence of these nanoparticles is governed by a concentration equation, which accounts for the diffusion, convection, and reaction of the nanoparticles with the blood components. It is well-known that whenever a disease or infection occurs in a human, in 80% of cases a rise in the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the blood occurs. This is the reason why blood is assumed to contain hydrogen peroxide (in the present study), which is a biomarker of oxidative stress and inflammation. This study explores the integration of machine learning (ML) techniques into the optimization of drug delivery processes within the human cardiovascular system, focusing on the enhancement of these processes through the application of magnetic fields. By employing ML algorithms, we analyze and predict the behavior of nanoparticles as they navigate the complex fluid dynamics of the cardiovascular system, particularly under the influence of an external magnetic field. The predictive power of ML models enables the precise control of nanoparticle trajectories, optimizing their accumulation in cancerous tissues and improving the efficacy of the drug delivery system. The findings of this study demonstrate that ML-enhanced magnetic targeting can significantly enhance the precision and effectiveness of nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery, offering a new paradigm in cancer treatment strategies. This approach has the potential to revolutionize the field by providing personalized and highly efficient therapeutic solutions for cancer patients.

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