School of Medicine Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2-2-2024
Abstract
Advances in nanoscale materials have become indispensable for targeted drug delivery, early detection, and personalized approaches for cancer treatment. Among various nanoscale materials investigated, exosomes hold significant promise in drug delivery. Exosomes are nanoscale vesicles that are usually 30–150 nm in size and produced by cells for intercellular communication. Due to their unique composition and inherent tumor-targeting capacity, these particles are well suited for tumor-specific delivery systems. This chapter discusses exosome isolation, therapeutic loading methods, key roles of exosomes in the tumor microenvironment, current applications of exosomes in drug delivery, and possible clinical implications.
Recommended Citation
Malik, S., Sikander, M., Khan, S., Zubieta, D., M. Yallapu, M., & C. Chauhan, S. (2024). Exosome-Based Smart Drug Delivery for Cancer Treatment. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.113744
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Publication Title
Recent Advances in Smart Drug Delivery
DOI
10.5772/intechopen.113744
Academic Level
faculty
Mentor/PI Department
Immunology and Microbiology
Comments
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