Unidirwade Diksha S, Lade Swati N, Umekar Milind J, Burle Sushil S
Smt. Kishoritai, Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 441002, India.
Med Oncol. 2025 Aug 8;42(9):417. doi: 10.1007/s12032-025-02967-z.
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains one of the most aggressive and resistant to treatment types of brain cancer; hence, new therapeutic approaches are required. Recent advances in nanomedicine have positioned graphene quantum dots (GQDs) as promising candidates for targeted cancer therapy due to their exceptional physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, and multifunctional capabilities. This review examines how GQDs can be included in multifunctional nanocomposites and how they might be used to diagnose and treat GBM. We discuss the unique structural and optical characteristics of GQDs that facilitate blood-brain barrier penetration, targeted drug delivery, bioimaging, and photothermal/photodynamic therapy. The design techniques of GQD-based nanocomposites are emphasized, along with their stimulus-responsive behavior, drug-loading efficiency, and surface functionalization. The cytotoxic effects on glioblastoma cell lines, biodistribution, and biosafety profiles are also rigorously assessed, along with in vitro and in vivo research. There is also discussion of toxicity issues, scalable synthesis, and limited clinical translation. This review highlights the transformative potential of GQD-integrated nanocomposites as a next-generation therapeutic platform for effectively managing GBM.
多形性胶质母细胞瘤(GBM)仍然是最具侵袭性且最难治疗的脑癌类型之一;因此,需要新的治疗方法。纳米医学的最新进展使石墨烯量子点(GQDs)成为靶向癌症治疗的有前景的候选物,这得益于其卓越的物理化学性质、生物相容性和多功能能力。本综述探讨了GQDs如何被纳入多功能纳米复合材料以及它们如何用于诊断和治疗GBM。我们讨论了GQDs独特的结构和光学特性,这些特性有助于血脑屏障穿透、靶向药物递送、生物成像以及光热/光动力疗法。重点强调了基于GQD的纳米复合材料的设计技术,以及它们的刺激响应行为、载药效率和表面功能化。还严格评估了对胶质母细胞瘤细胞系的细胞毒性作用、生物分布和生物安全性概况,以及体外和体内研究。此外还讨论了毒性问题、可扩展合成以及有限的临床转化。本综述强调了集成GQD的纳米复合材料作为有效管理GBM的下一代治疗平台的变革潜力。
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