What Are the Advantages of Nanomedicine in Cancer Therapy?
Nanomedicine offers several advantages over traditional cancer therapies:
1. Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) Effect: Nanoparticles can accumulate in tumor tissues due to the leaky vasculature and poor lymphatic drainage, a phenomenon known as the EPR effect. 2. Reduced Side Effects: By targeting cancer cells specifically, nanoparticles minimize the impact on healthy tissues, reducing side effects. 3. Multifunctionality: Nanoparticles can be designed to carry multiple drugs, contrast agents, and targeting ligands simultaneously, providing a platform for combination therapy and theranostics.
