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Much research effort has been dedicated to unveiling the complexity of tumors for the development of effective treatment approaches. The idea of applying nanotheranostics for cancer management has transcended from… Click to show full abstract
Much research effort has been dedicated to unveiling the complexity of tumors for the development of effective treatment approaches. The idea of applying nanotheranostics for cancer management has transcended from a 'hype to hope' scenario. Furthermore, use of engineered hydrogels containing nanotheranostics has paved the path for generating smart cargos for effective diagnosis and remission. Hydrogels, used as reservoirs for smart nanotheranostics, facilitate the sustained release of drugs and imaging agents for a prolonged period of time, thereby assisting in early disease diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. In this review, we discuss the use of engineered hydrogels as biomedical theranostic agents.
Journal Title: Drug discovery today
Year Published: 2020
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