Microspheres as a Carrier System for Therapeutic Embolization Procedures : Achievements and Advances

The targeted delivery of anti-cancer drugs and isotopes is one of the most pursued goals in anti-cancer therapy. One of the prime examples of such an application is the intra-arterial injection of microspheres containing cytostatic drugs or radioisotopes during hepatic embolization procedures. Therapy based on the application of microspheres revolves around vascular occlusion, complemented with local therapy in the form of trans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE) or radioembolization (TARE). The broadest implementation of these embolization strategies currently lies within the treatment of untreatable hepatocellular cancer (HCC) and metastatic colorectal cancer. This review aims to describe the state-of-the-art TACE and TARE technologies investigated in the clinical setting for HCC and addresses current trials and new developments. In addition, chemical properties and advancements in microsphere carrier systems are evaluated, and possible improvements in embolization therapy based on the modification of and functionalization with therapeutical loads are explored.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12

Enthalten in:

Journal of clinical medicine - 12(2023), 3 vom: 24. Jan.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Welling, Mick M [VerfasserIn]
Duszenko, Nikolas [VerfasserIn]
van Meerbeek, Maarten P [VerfasserIn]
Molenaar, Tom J M [VerfasserIn]
Buckle, Tessa [VerfasserIn]
van Leeuwen, Fijs W B [VerfasserIn]
Rietbergen, Daphne D D [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Embolization
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Journal Article
Microspheres
Review
TACE
TAE
TARE
Therapy

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Date Revised 14.02.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/jcm12030918

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM352792809