Vol 24, No 1 (2019)
Review paper
Published online: 2019-01-01
Nanoparticles applied to cancer immunoregulation
DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2018.10.001
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2019;24(1):47-55.
Abstract
Aim
In recent years, we have seen a considerable increase in the relevance of nanostructures for the safe delivery of therapeutic agents and their capacity as an immunomodulatory tool.
Materials and methods
Potential clinical applications related to their unique structural properties have been described in the evolving landscape of immunotherapy.
Results
This review briefly summarizes the evidence for the role of nanoparticles in regulating the immune response.
Conclusions
Their main features to highlight how to provide an innovative means of biomedical application to oncology research.
Keywords: NanotechnologyHomingGold nanoparticlesLiposomesDendrimersCarbon nanocarriers