Selected medicines used in iontophoresis

TM Karpiński - Pharmaceutics, 2018 - mdpi.com
Iontophoresis is a non-invasive method of systemic and local drug delivery using an electric
field. Iontophoresis enables diffusion of the selected drug via skin, mucosa, enamel, dentin …

Nanosystems for improved targeted therapies in melanoma

C Beiu, C Giurcaneanu, AM Grumezescu… - Journal of clinical …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Melanoma is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer, with limited therapeutic
options. Since its incidence has been rapidly rising in recent years, the study of new targeted …

Using gold nanoparticles in diagnosis and treatment of melanoma cancer

S Bagheri, M Yasemi, E Safaie-Qamsari… - Artificial cells …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Several studies have been devoted to clear functionalization of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)
in different fields such as cellular and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology and …

Application of gold nanoparticle-based materials in cancer therapy and diagnostics

AA Vodyashkin, MGH Rizk, P Kezimana, AA Kirichuk… - ChemEngineering, 2021 - mdpi.com
Several metal nanoparticles have been developed for medical application. While all have
their benefits, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are ideal in cancer therapy and diagnosis as they …

Design and encapsulation of immunomodulators onto gold nanoparticles in cancer immunotherapy

A Chauhan, T Khan, A Omri - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The aim of cancer immunotherapy is to reactivate autoimmune responses to combat cancer
cells. To stimulate the immune system, immunomodulators, such as adjuvants, cytokines …

Microneedles drug delivery systems for treatment of cancer: A recent update

AA Seetharam, H Choudhry, MA Bakhrebah… - Pharmaceutics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Microneedles (MNs) are tiny needle like structures used in drug delivery through layers of
the skin. They are non-invasive and are associated with significantly less or no pain at the …

A folate-targeted PEGylated cyclodextrin-based nanoformulation achieves co-delivery of docetaxel and siRNA for colorectal cancer

Y Zou, F Xiao, L Song, B Sun, D Sun, D Chu… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Docetaxel (DTX) is a chemotherapeutic agent used for a range of cancers, but it has little
activity against colorectal cancer (CRC). However, combination therapy with other …

Current and future technological advances in transdermal gene delivery

X Chen - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Transdermal gene delivery holds significant advantages as it is able to minimize the
problems of systemic administration such as enzymatic degradation, systemic toxicity, and …

Nanoparticle-mediated delivery of STAT3 inhibitors in the treatment of lung cancer

Q Feng, K Xiao - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lung cancer is a common malignancy worldwide, with high morbidity and mortality. Signal
transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is an important transcription factor that …

Nanomedicine: A pragmatic approach for tackling melanoma skin cancer

VM Prajapat, S Mahajan, PG Paul, M Aalhate… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer and its annual incidence rates are
increasing globally. Though chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted …