Title:Current Perspectives on Nanoparticle-based Targeted Drug Delivery
Approaches in Breast Cancer Treatment
Volume: 23
Issue: 10
Author(s): Pratibha Pandey, Fahad Khan*, Ramish Maqsood and Tarun Kumar Upadhyay
Affiliation:
- Department of Biotechnology, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, UP, India
Keywords:
Nanocarriers, breast cancer, targeted drug delivery, nanoparticles, drug delivery approaches dendrimers, carcinomas.
Abstract: Breast cancer is avertible yet one of the most widespread carcinomas globally. Though
periodic screening and monitoring have resulted in reduced incidences, the malignancy claims increased
death rates across the globe. Due to the non-specific and aggressive nature of available
conventional cancer therapeutics, there is a crucial need for better treatment paradigms. Recent
advancements in nanotechnology have aided in this by utilizing nanocarriers in targeted drug delivery
approaches. Optimized nanoparticles have been used to enhance the circulation time and
target the efficacy of conventional therapeutic drugs. Passive targeting comprises surface modulation
to avoid drug elimination via a standard body defense system. Active targeting includes chemical
interaction with various genes, receptors, and antigens overexpressed during cancer progression.
Therefore, the present review recapitulates drug delivery approaches and nanoparticle-based
targeting that can potentially overcome the limitations of conventional drug therapies.