Recent advances in targeted drug delivery systems for multiple myeloma.

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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 505 S 45 St, Omaha, NE 68198, USA; Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 505 S 45 St, Omaha, NE 68198, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, S 45th St, Omaha, NE 68198, USA. Electronic address:

Published: December 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Despite progress in treatments, multiple myeloma (MM) is still tough to cure and has limitations in current therapies due to side effects.
  • Nanotherapeutics is a promising new approach that could enhance cancer treatments by addressing the shortcomings of traditional drugs.
  • This review highlights recent innovations in nanoparticles and immunotherapy for MM, focusing on drug delivery strategies, controlled release mechanisms, and the challenges in developing effective treatments.

Article Abstract

Despite significant therapeutic advances, multiple myeloma (MM) remains a challenging, incurable, hematological malignancy. The efficacy of traditional chemotherapy and currently available anti-MM agents is in part limited by their adverse effects, which restrict their therapeutic potential. Nanotherapeutics is an emerging field of cancer therapy that can overcome the biological and chemical barriers of existing anticancer drugs. This review presents an overview of recent advancements in nanoparticle- and immunotherapy-based drug delivery systems for MM treatment. It further delves into the targeting strategies, mechanism of controlled drug release, and challenges associated with the development of drug delivery systems for the treatment of MM.

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