Advances in nanotechnology-based thermal effects in radiotherapy of malignant tumors

VernacularTitle:基于纳米技术的热效应在恶性肿瘤放射治疗中的研究进展
Author: Lan LEI ¹ ; Jing WU ; Zhenghong LAO ; Zhibing WU
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1. 浙江医院肿瘤科，杭州　310000
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Radiotherapy; Nanomaterials; Photothermal therapy; Magnetothermal therapy
From: Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(1):88-91
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the main treatment methods for malignant tumors. However, how to improve the efficacy of RT while reducing its side effects is still facing great challenges. The progress of nanomedicine has provided the possibility of improving the curative effect of RT for tumors. Nanomaterials not only act as radiosensitizers to enhance radiation energy, but also act as nanomaterials to provide therapeutic methods against tumor radiation. This may help to explore the new direction of clinical translation of nanoparticle radiosensitizers. In this article, the combination of nanomaterials-based radiotherapy and photothermal therapy for cancer was reviewed. The use of nanomaterials to counter anti-tumor radiation responses was highlighted, and the mutual enhancement of these synergistic therapies was described. In addition, the potential challenges and future prospects of radiation nanomedicine were explored.