Conquering chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer : Exploring novel drug therapies and delivery approaches amidst desmoplasia and hypoxia

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Pancreatic cancer poses a significant challenge within the field of oncology due to its aggressive behaviour, limited treatment choices, and unfavourable outlook. With a mere 10% survival rate at the 5-year mark, finding effective interventions becomes even more pressing. The intricate relationship between desmoplasia and hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment further complicates matters by promoting resistance to chemotherapy and impeding treatment efficacy. The dense extracellular matrix and cancer-associated fibroblasts characteristic of desmoplasia create a physical and biochemical barrier that impedes drug penetration and fosters an immunosuppressive milieu. Concurrently, hypoxia nurtures aggressive tumor behaviour and resistance to conventional therapies. a comprehensive exploration of emerging medications and innovative drug delivery approaches. Notably, advancements in nanoparticle-based delivery systems, local drug delivery implants, and oxygen-carrying strategies are highlighted for their potential to enhance drug accessibility and therapeutic outcomes. The integration of these strategies with traditional chemotherapies and targeted agents reveals the potential for synergistic effects that amplify treatment responses. These emerging interventions can mitigate desmoplasia and hypoxia-induced barriers, leading to improved drug delivery, treatment efficacy, and patient outcomes in pancreatic cancer. This review article delves into the dynamic landscape of emerging anticancer medications and innovative drug delivery strategies poised to overcome the challenges imposed by desmoplasia and hypoxia in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:588

Enthalten in:

Cancer letters - 588(2024) vom: 28. Apr., Seite 216782

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chintamaneni, Pavan Kumar [VerfasserIn]
Pindiprolu, Sai Kiran S S [VerfasserIn]
Swain, Swati Swagatika [VerfasserIn]
Karri, Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Reddy [VerfasserIn]
Nesamony, Jerry [VerfasserIn]
Chelliah, Selvam [VerfasserIn]
Bhaskaran, Mahendran [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antineoplastic Agents
Chemoresistance
Desmoplasia
Drug delivery systems
Emerging medications
Hypoxia
Journal Article
Pancreatic cancer
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Review

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Date Completed 09.04.2024

Date Revised 09.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216782

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369427890