Nanotechnology for Targeted Cancer Therapy

Bwanbale Geoffrey David

Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Nanotechnology presents a revolutionary approach to cancer therapy by enhancing the precision and efficacy of treatment. Traditional cancer treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy often face limitations like non-specificity and adverse side effects. Nanotechnology, through the development of nanoparticles, offers targeted drug delivery systems that can specifically target cancer cells, minimizing damage to healthy tissues. This paper explores the fundamentals of nanoparticles, their types, surface modifications for targeting cancer cells, and their applications in chemotherapy, gene therapy, and photothermal therapy. It also discusses the challenges and future directions in the clinical application of nanotechnology for targeted cancer therapy.

Keywords: Nanotechnology, Targeted cancer therapy, Nanoparticles, Drug delivery, Chemotherapy.

CITATION: Bwanbale Geoffrey David. (2024). Nanotechnology for Targeted Cancer Therapy. Research Output Journal of Public Health and Medicine 3(1):23-28