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Mechanisms underlying the anticancer applications of biosynthesized nanoparticles

  • Muhammad Ovais
  • , Mubasher Zahir Hoque
  • , Ali Talha Khalil
  • , Muhammad Ayaz
  • , Irshad Ahmad

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15 Scopus citations

Abstract

Cancer is a collection of ailments that severely affect the cellular metabolism established due to anomalous signaling mechanisms including cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Biogenic nanoparticles due to their efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and green nature provide an alternate paradigm to cancer theranostics. In this chapter we will discuss the underlying mechanisms via which biogenic metal nanoparticles exert their anticancer action. Foreseeing the challenges, we expect that biogenic metal nanoparticles can be developed as prospective cancer theranostic agents in the near future.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiogenic Nanoparticles for Cancer Theranostics
PublisherElsevier
Pages229-248
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9780128214671
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Biogenic nanoparticles
  • Cancer theranostics
  • Green synthesis
  • Metal nanoparticles
  • Nanomedicines
  • Phytosynthesis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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