Advances in nano-delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatment
Abstract Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor characterized by cellular and molecular diversity. This diversity presents significant challenges for treatment and leads to poor prognosis. Surgery remains the primary treatment of choice for GBMs, but it often results in tumor recurrence due...
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| author | Melvin Anyasi Ambele Lorraine Tshegofatso Maebele Thanyani Victor Mulaudzi Tsholofelo Kungoane Botle Precious Damane |
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| description | Abstract Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor characterized by cellular and molecular diversity. This diversity presents significant challenges for treatment and leads to poor prognosis. Surgery remains the primary treatment of choice for GBMs, but it often results in tumor recurrence due to complex interactions between GBM cells and the peritumoral brain zone. Phytochemicals have shown promising anticancer activity in in-vitro studies and are being investigated as potential treatments for various cancers, including GBM. However, some phytochemicals have failed to translate their efficacy to pre-clinical studies due to limited penetration into the tumor microenvironment, leading to high toxicity. Thus, combining phytochemicals with nanotechnology has emerged as a promising alternative for treating GBM. This review explores the potential of utilizing specific nanoparticles to deliver known anticancer phytochemicals directly to tumor cells. This method has demonstrated potential in overcoming the challenges of the complex GBM microenvironment, including the tight blood–brain barrier while minimizing damage to healthy brain tissue. Therefore, employing this interdisciplinary approach holds significant promise for developing effective phyto-nanomedicines for GBM and improving patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d0a1e290bcc942f9aea259bb7326e66c2024-12-29T12:41:59ZengSpringerDiscover Nano2731-92292024-12-0119112710.1186/s11671-024-04172-9Advances in nano-delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatmentMelvin Anyasi Ambele0Lorraine Tshegofatso Maebele1Thanyani Victor Mulaudzi2Tsholofelo Kungoane3Botle Precious Damane4Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of PretoriaDepartment of Surgery, Level 7, Bridge E, Faculty of Health Sciences, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, University of PretoriaDepartment of Surgery, Level 7, Bridge E, Faculty of Health Sciences, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, University of PretoriaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of PretoriaDepartment of Surgery, Level 7, Bridge E, Faculty of Health Sciences, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, University of PretoriaAbstract Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor characterized by cellular and molecular diversity. This diversity presents significant challenges for treatment and leads to poor prognosis. Surgery remains the primary treatment of choice for GBMs, but it often results in tumor recurrence due to complex interactions between GBM cells and the peritumoral brain zone. Phytochemicals have shown promising anticancer activity in in-vitro studies and are being investigated as potential treatments for various cancers, including GBM. However, some phytochemicals have failed to translate their efficacy to pre-clinical studies due to limited penetration into the tumor microenvironment, leading to high toxicity. Thus, combining phytochemicals with nanotechnology has emerged as a promising alternative for treating GBM. This review explores the potential of utilizing specific nanoparticles to deliver known anticancer phytochemicals directly to tumor cells. This method has demonstrated potential in overcoming the challenges of the complex GBM microenvironment, including the tight blood–brain barrier while minimizing damage to healthy brain tissue. Therefore, employing this interdisciplinary approach holds significant promise for developing effective phyto-nanomedicines for GBM and improving patient outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-024-04172-9GlioblastomaPhytochemicalsNanoparticlesBlood–brain barrierCurcuminResveratrol |
| spellingShingle | Melvin Anyasi Ambele Lorraine Tshegofatso Maebele Thanyani Victor Mulaudzi Tsholofelo Kungoane Botle Precious Damane Advances in nano-delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatment Discover Nano Glioblastoma Phytochemicals Nanoparticles Blood–brain barrier Curcumin Resveratrol |
| title | Advances in nano-delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatment |
| title_full | Advances in nano-delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatment |
| title_fullStr | Advances in nano-delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advances in nano-delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatment |
| title_short | Advances in nano-delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatment |
| title_sort | advances in nano delivery of phytochemicals for glioblastoma treatment |
| topic | Glioblastoma Phytochemicals Nanoparticles Blood–brain barrier Curcumin Resveratrol |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-024-04172-9 |
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