What Types of Drug Delivery Systems Are Used in Cancer?
There are several types of drug delivery systems used in cancer treatment, including:
Nanoparticles: These are tiny particles that can be engineered to deliver drugs directly to cancer cells. They can be designed to release the drug in response to specific triggers such as pH or temperature. Liposomes: These are spherical vesicles made up of lipid bilayers. They can encapsulate drugs, protecting them from degradation and enhancing their delivery to cancer cells. Micelles: These are self-assembling colloidal structures formed from amphiphilic molecules. They can solubilize hydrophobic drugs and improve their bioavailability. Hydrogels: These are three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers that can absorb large amounts of water. They can be used for sustained drug release in cancer therapy.
