Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery to Cancer Stem Cells: A Review of Recent Advances

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a subpopulation of cells that can initiate, self-renew, and sustain tumor growth. CSCs are responsible for tumor metastasis, recurrence, and drug resistance in cancer therapy. CSCs reside within a niche maintained by multiple unique factors in the microenvironment. These...

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Main Authors: Yavuz Nuri Ertas, Keyvan Abedi Dorcheh, Ali Akbari, Esmaiel Jabbari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/7/1755