Ali Mohammadpour-Haratbar, Yasser Zare, Kyong Yop Rhee
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Abstract
AbstractBreast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignant cancers among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Conventional treatments for BC are effective; however, they have several drawbacks, such as poor bioavailability and substantial side effects. On the other hand, using drug delivery systems (DDSs) have numerous benefits, such as suitable cancer targeting, reduced side effects, and controlled drug release. In recent years, DDSs have become a hotspot for the delivery of anti-BC drugs. The purpose of this review is to explore the progress of recent research on anti-BC drugs and the applications of polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) as DDSs for the treatment of BC. Moreover, this review summarizes important advances in the synthesis, preparation, and application of PNCs, using various nanomaterials and polymers, as nanocarriers for the treatment of BC. The challenges and opportunities associated with future clinical applications of PNCs in the treatment of BC are discussed.Keywords: Polymer nanocompositedrug carriersbreast cancerdrug delivery systemscontrolled release Disclosure statementThe authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.Additional informationFundingThis work was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2022R1 A2C1 004437).
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Polymer Reviews is a reputable publication that focuses on timely issues within the field of macromolecular science and engineering. The journal features high-quality reviews that have been specifically curated by experts in the field. Topics of particular importance include biomedical applications, organic electronics and photonics, nanostructures, micro- and nano-fabrication, biological molecules (such as DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates), polymers for renewable energy and environmental applications, and interdisciplinary intersections involving polymers.
The articles in Polymer Reviews fall into two main categories. Some articles offer comprehensive and expansive overviews of a particular subject, while others zero in on the author's own research and situate it within the broader scientific landscape. In both types of articles, the aim is to provide readers with valuable insights and advancements in the field of macromolecular science and engineering.