The ability to gain spatiotemporal information, and in some cases achieve spatiotemporal
control, in the context of drug delivery makes theranostic fluorescent probes an attractive …

Simple Summary Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. Several studies,
efforts and treatment strategies have been put forth for the treatment of different types of …

All malignant cancers, whether inherited or sporadic, are fundamentally governed by
Darwinian dynamics. The process of carcinogenesis requires genetic instability and highly …

Phthalocyanines, as an organic compound, are widely used in photodynamic therapy (PDT),
but they still have the defect of poor selectivity. By introducing the concept of activatable …

This review discusses basic aspects used to control the architecture and functional
properties of smart hydrogels. The introduction briefly outlines what has been accomplished …

In recent years miscellaneous smart micro/nanosystems that respond to various exogenous/
endogenous stimuli including temperature, magnetic/electric field, mechanical force …

Recent developments in nanotechnology have brought new approaches to cancer
diagnosis and therapy. While enhanced permeability and retention effect promotes nano …

In recent years, there has been great progress in the understanding of tumor biology and its
surrounding microenvironment. Solid tumors create regions with low oxygen levels …

Cancer metastasis requires the invasion of tumor cells into the stroma and the directed
migration of tumor cells through the stroma toward the vasculature and lymphatics where …

Most of the conventional chemotherapeutic agents used for cancer chemotherapy suffer
from multidrug resistance of tumor cells and poor antitumor efficacy. Based on physiological …