Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India.
Phytother Res. 2024 Aug;38(8):3899-3920. doi: 10.1002/ptr.8241. Epub 2024 May 28.
Lung cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, accounts for a substantial portion, representing 18.4% of all cancer fatalities. Despite advances in treatment modalities such as chemotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy, significant challenges persist, including chemoresistance, non-specific targeting, and adverse effects. Consequently, there is an urgent need for innovative therapeutic approaches to overcome these limitations. Natural compounds, particularly phytoconstituents, have emerged as promising candidates due to their potent anticancer properties and relatively low incidence of adverse effects compared to conventional treatments. However, inherent challenges such as poor solubility, rapid metabolism, and enzymatic degradation hinder their clinical utility. To address these obstacles, researchers have increasingly turned to nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems (DDS). Nanocarriers offer several advantages, including enhanced drug stability, prolonged circulation time, and targeted delivery to tumor sites, thereby minimizing off-target effects. By encapsulating phytoconstituents within nanocarriers, researchers aim to optimize their bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy while reducing systemic toxicity. Moreover, the integration of nanotechnology with phytoconstituents allows for a nuanced understanding of the intricate molecular pathways involved in lung cancer pathogenesis. This integrated approach holds promise for modulating key cellular processes implicated in tumor growth and progression. Additionally, by leveraging the synergistic effects of phytoconstituents and nanocarriers, researchers seek to develop tailored therapeutic strategies that maximize efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. In conclusion, the integration of phytoconstituents with nanocarriers represents a promising avenue for advancing lung cancer treatment. This synergistic approach has the potential to revolutionize current therapeutic paradigms by offering targeted, efficient, and minimally toxic interventions. Continued research in this field holds the promise of improving patient outcomes and addressing unmet clinical needs in lung cancer management.
肺癌是癌症相关死亡的第二大主要原因,占很大比例,占所有癌症死亡人数的 18.4%。尽管化疗、手术和免疫疗法等治疗方式有所进步,但仍存在重大挑战,包括化疗耐药性、非特异性靶向和不良反应。因此,迫切需要创新的治疗方法来克服这些限制。天然化合物,特别是植物成分,由于其强大的抗癌特性和相对较低的不良反应发生率,与传统治疗相比,已成为有前途的候选药物。然而,由于其固有溶解度差、代谢快和酶降解等问题,限制了其临床应用。为了解决这些障碍,研究人员越来越多地转向基于纳米技术的药物传递系统(DDS)。纳米载体具有增强药物稳定性、延长循环时间和靶向肿瘤部位传递等优势,从而最大限度地减少脱靶效应。通过将植物成分封装在纳米载体中,研究人员旨在优化其生物利用度和治疗效果,同时降低系统毒性。此外,将纳米技术与植物成分相结合,可以更深入地了解肺癌发病机制中涉及的复杂分子途径。这种综合方法有望调节与肿瘤生长和进展相关的关键细胞过程。此外,通过利用植物成分和纳米载体的协同效应,研究人员寻求开发量身定制的治疗策略,最大限度地提高疗效,同时最大限度地减少不良反应。总之,将植物成分与纳米载体结合代表了推进肺癌治疗的有前途的途径。这种协同方法有可能通过提供靶向、高效和低毒的干预措施来彻底改变当前的治疗模式。该领域的持续研究有望改善患者的治疗效果并满足肺癌管理中的未满足的临床需求。
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