Nanoparticle-Mediated Gene Delivery to Cancer Cells

Dear Colleagues,

Unrepaired genetic mutation is the fundamental root of cancers, providing unchecked survival and proliferative advantages to cancer cells. Gene therapy has attracted tremendous interest in the field of cancer treatments, as it offers vast versatility to cancer treatments due to its capability of encoding for virtually unlimited protein designs, which enables the modulation of crucial genes involved in tumor growth, immune response, and drug resistance. Nanoparticle-mediated gene delivery to cancer cells represents a promising frontier in anticancer gene therapy by harnessing the power of nanotechnology to enhance the stability and bioavailability of the genetic material, ensuring its safe and efficient delivery to cancer cells. Additionally, nanoparticle-mediated gene delivery can be combined with other cancer therapies, such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy, to create synergistic treatment strategies. Ongoing research in this field aims to optimize nanoparticle design, increase delivery efficiency, and develop safe and effective therapies for various cancer types.

Dr. Guanyou Lin
Prof. Dr. Nejat Düzgüneş
Guest Editors

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