1. Enhancing radiotherapy for melanoma: the promise of high-Z metal nanoparticles in radiosensitization.
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Bemidinezhad A, Radmehr S, Moosaei N, Efati Z, Kesharwani P, and Sahebkar A
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- Humans, Animals, Skin Neoplasms radiotherapy, Skin Neoplasms drug therapy, Skin Neoplasms pathology, Melanoma radiotherapy, Melanoma drug therapy, Metal Nanoparticles chemistry, Metal Nanoparticles therapeutic use, Radiation-Sensitizing Agents chemistry, Radiation-Sensitizing Agents therapeutic use, Radiation-Sensitizing Agents pharmacology
- Abstract
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be challenging to treat, especially in advanced stages. Radiotherapy is one of the main treatment modalities for melanoma, but its efficacy can be limited due to the radioresistance of melanoma cells. Recently, there has been growing interest in using high-Z metal nanoparticles (NPs) to enhance the effectiveness of radiotherapy for melanoma. This review provides an overview of the current state of radiotherapy for melanoma and discusses the physical and biological mechanisms of radiosensitization through high-Z metal NPs. Additionally, it summarizes the latest research on using high-Z metal NPs to sensitize melanoma cells to radiation, both in vitro and in vivo . By examining the available evidence, this review aims to shed light on the potential of high-Z metal NPs in improving radiotherapy outcomes for patients with melanoma.
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- 2024
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