Can Albumin be Used as a Therapeutic Agent in Cancer?
Yes, albumin has therapeutic applications in cancer treatment. Nab-paclitaxel, an albumin-bound formulation of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, utilizes albumin to enhance drug delivery to the tumor, exploiting the enhanced permeability and retention effect of cancerous tissues. This formulation has improved the efficacy and safety profile compared to conventional paclitaxel.
