Spatially Specific Liposomal Cancer Therapy Triggered by Clinical External Sources of Energy

This review explores the use of energy sources, including ultrasound, magnetic fields, and external beam radiation, to trigger the delivery of drugs from liposomes in a tumor in a spatially-specific manner. Each section explores the mechanism(s) of drug release that can be achieved using liposomes i...

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Main Authors: Courtney van Ballegooie (Author), Alice Man (Author), Mi Win (Author), Donald T. Yapp (Author)
Format: Book
Published: MDPI AG, 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:This review explores the use of energy sources, including ultrasound, magnetic fields, and external beam radiation, to trigger the delivery of drugs from liposomes in a tumor in a spatially-specific manner. Each section explores the mechanism(s) of drug release that can be achieved using liposomes in conjunction with the external trigger. Subsequently, the treatment’s formulation factors are discussed, highlighting the parameters of both the therapy and the medical device. Additionally, the pre-clinical and clinical trials of each triggered release method are explored. Lastly, the advantages and disadvantages, as well as the feasibility and future outlook of each triggered release method, are discussed.
Item Description:1999-4923
10.3390/pharmaceutics11030125