Nanoparticle-based approaches for doxorubicin delivery in hepatocellular carcinoma: Current strategies and emerging innovations. (PubMed, Semin Oncol)
We focus on preclinical studies that utilized a variety of nanoparticle formulations for palliative care to patients with HCC, have investigated the use of liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles (e.g., PCL, chitosan), metallic particles (e.g., gold, silver, iron oxide), dendrimers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which have been loaded with doxorubicin or combined with other agents (e.g., cantharidin, berberine, isoginkgetin, ginger extract). The nanoparticle formulations enhanced drug delivery, increased drug accumulation per cell, reduced systemic toxicity, and overcame drug resistance mechanisms in HCC models.