Abstract
Cancer is a global health problem of human beings that is growing day by day despite several advancements in the medical field. The main concern of cancer treatment is the timely and proper diagnosis of this disease and the targeting of therapeutic moieties to the cancer site. Nanotechnology has emerged as a boon for the healthcare system in treating various life-threatening diseases. Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSNs), have drawn interest in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers and various other diseases. MSNs can be easily adjusted to specifically target cancer cells, improve drug targeting and minimize the undesirable effects. In the imaging and diagnosis of cancer, MSNs can be altered with imaging agents or used as contrast agents in imaging techniques like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT). MSNs can be used to deliver different types of therapeutic molecules alone or in combinations to provide a synergistic effect in eradicating cancer. The current review focused on highlighting the role of MSNs in combating cancer. In addition, the biodegradation, clearance and toxicity profile of MSNs is explained to evaluate their suitability for clinical applications.
Publisher
Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd