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Nanomedicine in Oncology
In the past few decades, significant progress has been made in the treatment and diagnosis of tumours. However, side effects, drug resistance and early-stage diagnosis remain challenges that will dampen the clinical outcomes. Nanomedicine that uses nanobiotechnology to deliver anti-cancer drugs or bioimaging reagents has had a great impact on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, e.g., Abraxane, Doxil, Ferumoxsil etc. In the meantime, cancer immunotherapy has generated durable tumour inhibition. However, the initial success was dampened by its low response rate.
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Guest Editors
Prof. Andrew Wang
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School, USA
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9781-4494
Prof. Yuanzeng Min
University of Science and Technology of China, China
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5030-0210
Prof. Clare Hoskins
University of Strathclyde Glasgow, UK
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7200-0566
With respect to this topic, we will put together the most recent research on nanomedicine in cancer therapy and diagnosis and their potential applications in clinical translation. We will also present current advances in nanobiotechnology in improving cancer immunotherapy. In addition, this topic will include nanobiotechnology in monitoring immune responses, which would guide clinical practice.
Submissions on the following topics are welcome:
- Utilization of nanotechnology in the delivery of anti-cancer drugs or bioimaging reagents
- Applications of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
- Advances and development of nanomedicine for cancer treatment
- Nanobiotechnology used for monitoring immune responses
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Keywords: Nanomedicine, Chemoradiotherapy, Drug Delivery, Gene Therapy, Cancer Immunotherapy, Photodynamic therapy, Bioimaging, Nanobiotechnology