Enhancing cancer therapy : The role of drug delivery systems in STAT3 inhibitor efficacy and safety

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The signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), a member of the STAT family, resides in the nucleus to regulate genes essential for vital cellular functions, including survival, proliferation, self-renewal, angiogenesis, and immune response. However, continuous STAT3 activation in tumor cells promotes their initiation, progression, and metastasis, rendering STAT3 pathway inhibitors a promising avenue for cancer therapy. Nonetheless, these inhibitors frequently encounter challenges such as cytotoxicity and suboptimal biocompatibility in clinical trials. A viable strategy to mitigate these issues involves delivering STAT3 inhibitors via drug delivery systems (DDSs). This review delineates the regulatory mechanisms of the STAT3 signaling pathway and its association with cancer. It offers a comprehensive overview of the current application of DDSs for anti-STAT3 inhibitors and investigates the role of DDSs in cancer treatment. The conclusion posits that DDSs for anti-STAT3 inhibitors exhibit enhanced efficacy and reduced adverse effects in tumor therapy compared to anti-STAT3 inhibitors alone. This paper aims to provide an outline of the ongoing research and future prospects of DDSs for STAT3 inhibitors. Additionally, it presents our insights on the merits and future outlook of DDSs in cancer treatment.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:346

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Life sciences - 346(2024) vom: 01. Apr., Seite 122635

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Wang, Kang-Ning [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Kan [VerfasserIn]
Zhong, Nian-Nian [VerfasserIn]
Cao, Lei-Ming [VerfasserIn]
Li, Zi-Zhan [VerfasserIn]
Xiao, Yao [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Guang-Rui [VerfasserIn]
Huo, Fang-Yi [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Jun-Jie [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Bing [VerfasserIn]
Bu, Lin-Lin [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antineoplastic Agents
Drug delivery system
Immunotherapy
Inhibitor
Journal Article
Review
STAT3 Transcription Factor
STAT3 protein, human
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3
Signaling pathway

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Date Completed 27.04.2024

Date Revised 27.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122635

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NLM371050715