Affiliation:
1. Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar 135001, Haryana, India
Abstract
Background:
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most widely spread tumor among the
human population. It is usually adenocarcinomatous and develops as a polyp on the inner wall of
the colon or rectum which may become malignant with time. Though its treatment is limited, its
early diagnosis and prevention play a better role, thereby decreasing mortality rates.
Objective:
The molecular markers in CRC-affected tissues may play an important role to develop
novel strategies to cure the disease. Nanotechnology consists of both an innovative diagnostic and
therapeutic array of nanomaterials that may be used to target CRC like dendrimers, carbon nanotubes,
nanoparticles, nano-emulsions, etc.
Methods:
Current patents and research covering the nanotechnology used to target and diagnose
CRC is included in the review.
Results:
Nanotechnology is playing a wonderful role in both the treatment and diagnosis of CRC.
Conclusion:
The present review may cover the recent advancements in nanotechnology in the
treatment and diagnosis of CRC.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Cancer Research,Drug Discovery,Oncology,General Medicine