What Are the Applications of Nanotechnology in Tumor Treatment?
Nanotechnology offers several innovative methods for tumor treatment:
1. Targeted Drug Delivery: Utilizing nanoparticles to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells, thereby minimizing damage to healthy tissues. This targeted approach increases the efficacy of the drug while reducing side effects. 2. Photothermal Therapy: Nanoparticles such as gold nanoshells are used to convert light energy into heat to destroy cancer cells selectively. 3. Immunotherapy Enhancement: Nanoparticles can be designed to modulate the immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells more effectively. 4. Gene Therapy: Nanocarriers can deliver genetic material to tumor cells to correct or modulate defective genes responsible for cancer progression.
