IX, 55 p. 35 illus., 32 illus. in color. online resource.
Series:
SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
Contents:
Current status of cancer and the characteristics of cancer -- Clinical anticancer drug for cancer treatment -- Nanomaterials-based drug carriers for cancer therapy -- Conclusions.
Abstract:
This brief summarizes different types of organic and inorganic nanomaterials for drug delivery in cancer therapy. It highlights that precisely designed nanomaterials will be the next-generation therapeutic agents for cancer treatment.
