What Types of Nanoparticles are Used in Chemotherapy?
Several types of nanoparticles are being researched and used in chemotherapy:
- Liposomes: These are spherical vesicles with a phospholipid bilayer, used to encapsulate drugs. They can be modified to target cancer cells specifically. - Dendrimers: These are branched, tree-like structures that can carry multiple drug molecules and targeting agents. - Polymeric nanoparticles: These are made from biodegradable polymers and can be engineered to release drugs in a controlled manner. - Metallic nanoparticles: These include gold and silver nanoparticles, which can be used for drug delivery and imaging purposes.
