Nanomedicine as a revolutionary tool in targeted oncological therapies

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https://doi.org/10.70577/4gkcv592

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Nanomedicine, oncology therapies, nanoparticles, immunotherapy, cancer.

Abstract

Cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, facing limitations in conventional treatments due to low specificity, high toxicity, and drug resistance, generating an urgent need for more effective therapeutic alternatives. The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of nanomedicine as a revolutionary tool in targeted oncology therapies, evaluating its efficacy, types of nanocarriers, and benefits compared to traditional treatments. The methodology was based on a systematic bibliographic review of articles published between 2021 and 2025, selected from high-impact databases, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the quality and timeliness of the information. The results show that targeted nanotherapies achieved an increase in tumor reduction by more than 25% compared to conventional chemotherapy, with liposomes and polymeric nanoparticles being the most widely used systems. Furthermore, integration with immunotherapy reduced adverse effects by 50%, improving patients' quality of life. In conclusion, nanomedicine represents a significant advance in the fight against cancer, although it still faces challenges related to biodistribution, large-scale production, and clinical regulation.

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2025-03-15

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Nanomedicine as a revolutionary tool in targeted oncological therapies. (2025). Visión Académica, 3(1), 11-19. https://doi.org/10.70577/4gkcv592