Abstract

COPPER NANOPARTICLES AS THERAPEUTIC ANTI-CANCER AGENTS

Vaishnavi Tambe*

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Abstract

Bio-nanotechnology uses physicochemical approaches and biological principles to produce specifically functionalized nanosized particles. Nanoparticles can be very effective molecules for developing new therapies against several diseases, including cancer. Therefore, the synthesis of metal nanoparticles to improve the therapeutic index and drug delivery applications becomes an effective strategy in conventional therapeutic anticancer research. In recent years, the favorable anticancer potential of gold, silver, and copper metal forms made of nanoparticles has been gradually strengthened. As a result, the development of copper-derived nanotherapy is difficult due to the costeffectiveness of copper and the already well-studied anticancer potential of copper-based nanoparticles such as copper oxide nanocomposites. However, there is limited research on the anticancer effects of metallic copper nanoparticles. Here we present an analytical review of the therapeutic applications of copper nanoparticles as potent anticancer agents.

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