Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces

Improved cancer treatment using combined natural and synthetic tiny particle carriers

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Abstract

Exosomes have the potential to improve therapeutic delivery due to their ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.

  • Exosomes are nanoscale vesicles that can carry a variety of bioactive molecules, including nucleic acids and drugs.
  • Current challenges in using exosomes for therapy include low production yield and limited capacity to load drugs.
  • Engineered hybrid nanoparticles, created by fusing exosomes with liposomes, may enhance stability and loading efficiency.
  • Hybrid exosome-liposome nanoparticles (HELNs) show promise for improved therapeutic performance in cancer treatments.
  • The review discusses biological properties of exosomes and recent advancements in their application in drug delivery and immunotherapy.

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Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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