Nano-revolution in hepatocellular carcinoma:A multidisciplinary odyssey-Are we there yet?

作     者：Howard D Lee Li-Yun Yuan 

作者机构：Department of MedicineDivision of Gastrointestinal and Liver DiseasesKeck School of Medicine of University of Southern CaliforniaLos AngelesCA 90033United States 

出 版 物：《World Journal of Hepatology》 (世界肝病学杂志（英文版）（电子版）)

年 卷 期：2024年第16卷第5期

页      面：684-687页

学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学] 

主　　题：Hepatocellular carcinoma Nanomedicine Ligand-receptor mediated nanotherapy Precision medicine Personalized medicine Targeting 

摘      要：In this editorial we comment on the review by Zhou et al reviewing the landscape of nanomedicine in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).We focus on the immense potential of nanotechnology,particularly ligand-receptor mediated nanotherapy,in revolutionizing the treatment landscape of HCC.Despite advan-cements in multidisciplinary treatment,HCC remains a significant global health challenge.Ligand-mediated nanotherapy offers the opportunity for precise drug delivery to tumor sites,targeting specific receptors overexpressed in HCC cells,thereby enhancing efficacy and minimizing side effects.Overcoming drug resistance and aggressive tumor biology is facilitated by nanomedicine,bypassing traditional hurdles encountered in chemotherapy.Examples include targeting glypican-3,asialoglycoprotein,transferrin receptor or folic acid receptors,capitalizing on their over-expression in tumor cells.The ability for multi-receptor targeting through dual-ligand nanoparticle modification holds the prospect of further enhancement in specificity and efficacy of directed therapy.However,challenges including immune responses,reproducibility in nanoparticle synthesis,and production scalability remain.Future directions involve refining targeting strategies,improving drug release mechanisms,and streamlining production processes to enable personalized and multifunctional nanotherapies.Overall,the integration of nanotherapy in HCC treatment holds immense promise,but continued partnership and effort are needed in offering hope for more effective,precise,and accessible clinical care in the management of HCC.