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Targeted Nanosystems: Advances in Targeted Dendrimers for Cancer Therapy
Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine
  • Hu Yang, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

Dendrimers possess discrete highly compact nanostructures constituted of successive branched layers. Soon after the inception of dendrimers, recognition of their tunable structures and biologically favorable properties provoked a great enthusiasm in delving deeply into the utility of dendrimers for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. One of the most important nanotechnology applications is the development of nanomedicines for targeted cancer therapies. Tremendous success in targeted therapies has been achieved with the use of dendrimer-based nanomedicines. This article provides a concise review on latest advances in the utility of dendrimers in immunotherapiesand hormone therapies.

Department(s)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Critical nanoscale design parameters,
  • Dendrimer,
  • Hormone therapy,
  • Immunotherapy
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2016 Elsevier Inc., All rights reserved.
Publication Date
2-1-2016
Publication Date
01 Feb 2016
PubMed ID
26706410
Citation Information
Hu Yang. "Targeted Nanosystems: Advances in Targeted Dendrimers for Cancer Therapy" Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine Vol. 12 Iss. 2 (2016) p. 309 - 316 ISSN: 1549-9634
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hu-yang/76/