Niosomes as a Promising Therapeutic Approach against Colorectal Cancer: A Focus on the Delivery of Chemotherapeutics and Natural Products


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Nanotechnology has emerged as an effective approach to cancer treatment, including Colorectal Cancer (CRC). While conventional treatments, such as chemotherapeutic agents, are used to manage CRC, their efficacy can be improved using drug delivery systems that enhance their bioavailability and reduce side effects. Niosomes, polymeric nanoparticles, have shown promise as biocompatible vehicles that can transport hydrophilic and lipophilic molecules. This can result in reduced drug dosage and increased efficacy. This review examines the use of niosomal formulations as a delivery platform for treating CRC and provides practical insights into their clinical applications.

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Mikhail Ryzhikov

School of Medicine, Saint Louis University

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Seyed Hassanian

Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

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Samaneh Mollazadeh

Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences

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Abdulridha Al-Asady

Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing,, Warith Al-Anbiyaa University

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Amirhosein Barjasteh

Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

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Hanieh Latifi

Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

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Amir Avan

Department of Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

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Majid Khazaei

Metabolic Syndrome Research Center,, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

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