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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 251, 2021
2021 International Conference on Tourism, Economy and Environmental Sustainability (TEES 2021)
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| Article Number | 02051 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | Environmental Ecological Analysis and Sustainable Development Research | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202125102051 | |
| Published online | 15 April 2021 | |
Research development in tumor therapy: role of iron-related nanoparticles
School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
* Corresponding author: peipeidai@tju.edu.cn
As an essential nutrient element for life, iron’s metabolic balance in body tissues is crucial to sustaining normal physiological functions, and it is inextricably related to tumors. Nanotechnology is gaining much attention around the world for cancer treatment. Considering the critical role of iron metabolism, nanocarriers’ toxicity and biocompatibility, novel nanomaterials based on the biochemical activity of iron and the regulatory proteins of iron homeostasis-metabolism show broad application prospects in the field of tumor diagnosis and treatment. In this review, the role of iron-related nanocarriers for tumor therapy, such as iron oxide nanoparticles, Fe-based metal-organic frameworks, ferritin, and transferrin, was reviewed, aiming to help people better understand their tremendous potential in tumor therapy.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2021
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