Research progress on nano-sensitizers for enhancing the effects of radiotherapy
Yuan Zhang, Han Xiao, Han Xiao, Yuan Liu, Shuang Wang, Xianlin Han, Xianlin Han, Cui Cheng
Abstract
Nano-sensitizers play key roles in tumor radiotherapy in several ways to overcome radioresistance and enhance radioresponse. This review summarizes the recent advances of nano-sensitizers in improving cancer radiotherapy.
Topics & Concepts
RadioresistanceRadiation therapyCancerCancer therapyNano-MedicineInternal medicineMaterials scienceComposite materialNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsRadiation Therapy and Dosimetry