Applications of Carbon Nanotubes in Oncology

Nanooncology is based on the use of nanoscale materials to provide tools for cancer detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Due to their unique physical and chemical properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are among newly developed products and are currently of much interest, with a large amount of research dedicated to their novel applications. In cancer research, many advantages of CNTs in drug delivery systems, cellular Imaging, and Cancer Photothermal therapy draw attention. Their physicochemical features enable introduction of several pharmaceutically relevant entities and allow for rational design of novel candidate nanoscale constructs. Thus, a detailed understanding of recent progress in nanooncology, focusing on biomedical research exploring possible application of carbon nanotubes, is required to consider the medical applications of these materials.

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