What Role Do Nanoparticles Play in Tumor Treatment?
Nanoparticles can be used for hyperthermia treatment, where they are made to accumulate in the tumor and then subjected to external stimuli like magnetic fields or infrared light. This causes the nanoparticles to heat up and destroy the cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Additionally, nanoparticles can be functionalized to carry multiple drugs, allowing for combination therapy that can target different pathways in the tumor cells.
