Polymeric nanoparticles for colon cancer therapy: overview and perspectives. Issue 48 (23rd November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: You, Xinru; Kang, Yang; Hollett, Geoffrey; Chen, Xing; Zhao, Wei; Gu, Zhipeng; Wu, Jun
• Is Part Of: Journal of materials chemistry. Volume 4:Issue 48(2016)
• Page Start: 7779
• Page End: 7792
• Publication Date: 2016-11-23
• Subjects: Materials -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Analytic -- Periodicals; Biomedical materials -- Research -- Periodicals; 543.0284
• DOI: 10.1039/c6tb01925k
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-750X

Abstract

Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third-most common malignant tumour and is associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third-most common malignant tumour and is associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. This review summarizes the recent progress in the development of polymeric nanoparticle systems for colon cancer therapy.