Advances of Nanoparticles for Leukemia Treatment

ACS Biomater Sci Eng. 2020 Dec 14;6(12):6478-6489. doi: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01040. Epub 2020 Nov 20.

Abstract

Leukemia is a liquid tumor caused by a hematopoietic stem cell malignant clone, which seriously affects the normal function of the hematopoietic system. Conventional drugs have poor therapeutic effects due to their poor specificity and stability. With the development of nanotechnology, nonviral nanoparticles bring hope for the efficient treatment of leukemia. Nanoparticles are easily modified. They can be designed to target lesion sites and control drug release. Thereby, nanoparticles can improve the effects of drugs and reduce side effects. This review mainly focuses on and summarizes the current research progress of nanoparticles to deliver different leukemia therapeutic drugs, as to demonstrate the potential of nanoparticles in leukemia treatment.

Keywords: Delivery; Drugs; Leukemia; Microenvironment; Nanoparticles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Humans
  • Leukemia* / drug therapy
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Nanotechnology
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy