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Advances in Nanotechnology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gynecological Cancers

Zhao R, Liu Z, Fan L, Fu M, Wu Y

International journal of nanomedicine, 2025

Abstract

Nanotechnology platforms facilitate therapeutic drug delivery and offer various advantages over conventional drugs, such as biocompatibility, non-inflammatory effects, high therapeutic output, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and biocompatibility. Due to the inherent drawbacks of conventional drug delivery to cancerous tissues, nanotechnology-based alternatives have been developed for such diseases. Gynecologic malignant tumors (GCs), include various types of cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. The epidemiological characteristics of the tumors show that their incidence is increasing significantly and tends to be younger, which is a serious threat to women's physical and mental health. This article provides a systematic review of the latest research results on nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological malignancies, including 2 sections on nanomaterials-based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in gynecological cancers. In particular, the article also analyzes the challenges faced by nanotechnology, including toxicity, technology, and clinical translation issues. These applications not only improve the therapeutic efficacy of gynecological cancers, but also reduce the toxicity and side effects, and provide a new direction for the precise treatment of gynecological cancers.

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