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Enhancing radiotherapy for melanoma: the promise of high-Z metal nanoparticles in radiosensitization.

Authors :
Bemidinezhad A
Radmehr S
Moosaei N
Efati Z
Kesharwani P
Sahebkar A
Source :
Nanomedicine (London, England) [Nanomedicine (Lond)] 2024; Vol. 19 (28), pp. 2391-2411. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 09.
Publication Year :
2024

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1748-6963
Volume :
19
Issue :
28
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nanomedicine (London, England)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39382020
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17435889.2024.2403325