An updated review of folate-functionalized nanocarriers: A promising ligand in cancer
The uncontrolled release of drugs in conventional drug delivery systems has led to the
introduction of new nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems and the use of targeted …
introduction of new nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems and the use of targeted …
Folate-conjugated nanoparticles as a potent therapeutic approach in targeted cancer therapy
B Bahrami, M Mohammadnia-Afrouzi, P Bakhshaei… - Tumor Biology, 2015 - Springer
The selective and efficient drug delivery to tumor cells can remarkably improve different
cancer therapeutic approaches. There are several nanoparticles (NPs) which can act as a …
cancer therapeutic approaches. There are several nanoparticles (NPs) which can act as a …
Folate-mediated chemotherapy and diagnostics: an updated review and outlook
L Xu, Q Bai, X Zhang, H Yang - Journal of controlled release, 2017 - Elsevier
Folate receptor (FR) is highly expressed in many types of human cancers, and it has been
actively studied for developing targeted chemotherapy and diagnostic agents. Tremendous …
actively studied for developing targeted chemotherapy and diagnostic agents. Tremendous …
Utilizing the folate receptor for active targeting of cancer nanotherapeutics
GL Zwicke, G Ali Mansoori, CJ Jeffery - Nano reviews, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
The development of specialized nanoparticles for use in the detection and treatment of
cancer is increasing. Methods are being proposed and tested that could target treatments …
cancer is increasing. Methods are being proposed and tested that could target treatments …
Folate-conjugated nanovehicles: Strategies for cancer therapy
Cancer theranostics represents a strategy that aims at combining diagnosis with therapy
through the simultaneous imaging and targeted delivery of therapeutics to cancer cells …
through the simultaneous imaging and targeted delivery of therapeutics to cancer cells …
[HTML][HTML] Active targeted nanoformulations via folate receptors: State of the art and future perspectives
C Martín-Sabroso, AI Torres-Suárez… - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
In normal tissues, the expression of folate receptors is low and limited to cells that are
important for embryonic development or for folate reabsorption. However, in several …
important for embryonic development or for folate reabsorption. However, in several …
In search of the Holy Grail: folate-targeted nanoparticles for cancer therapy
Targeted drug therapy or “smart” drug delivery, potentially combined with simultaneous
imaging modalities to monitor the delivery of drugs to specific tissues, is arguably the “holy …
imaging modalities to monitor the delivery of drugs to specific tissues, is arguably the “holy …
Potential applications of Folate-conjugated Chitosan Nanoparticles for Targeted delivery of Anticancer drugs
PNK Sarella, PK Thammana - 2023 - indianjournals.com
Folate-conjugated chitosan nanoparticles represent a promising nanoplatform for targeted
delivery of anticancer drugs. The nanoparticle carrier can protect the therapeutic agents from …
delivery of anticancer drugs. The nanoparticle carrier can protect the therapeutic agents from …
Folic acid functionalized nanoparticles as pharmaceutical carriers in drug delivery systems
Conventional chemotherapeutic approaches in cancer therapy such as surgery,
chemotherapy, and radiotherapy have several disadvantages due to their nontargeted …
chemotherapy, and radiotherapy have several disadvantages due to their nontargeted …
Recent advances in folic acid engineered nanocarriers for treatment of breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer among female patients, which is
caused by mutations in the oestrogen/progesterone receptors. Conventional treatment …
caused by mutations in the oestrogen/progesterone receptors. Conventional treatment …