Miaomiao Xiao , Siwen Chen , Yaochen Yang , Ke Hu , Yantao Song , Zhipeng Hou , Siyu Sun , Liqun Yang
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Abstract
Ovarian cancer, characterized by high lethality, presents a significant clinical challenge. The standard first-line treatment is surgery and chemotherapy; however, postoperative chemotherapy is often ineffective and associated with severe side effects and the development of drug resistance. Consequently, there is an urgent need for innovative drug delivery strategies to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Natural polysaccharide polymers with high bioactivity have been extensively investigated for use alone or as adjuvants to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and also for the preparation of efficient delivery systems for ovarian cancer therapy. This paper aims to review recent advances in the application of natural polysaccharides, including hyaluronic acid, chitosan, alginate, and cellulose, in the therapy of ovarian cancer. This paper primarily discusses the anti-tumor properties inherent to these natural polysaccharide polymers and offers a summary of their role in delivery systems used in ovarian cancer therapy.
期刊介绍:
Carbohydrate Polymers stands as a prominent journal in the glycoscience field, dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of polysaccharides with applications spanning bioenergy, bioplastics, biomaterials, biorefining, chemistry, drug delivery, food, health, nanotechnology, packaging, paper, pharmaceuticals, medicine, oil recovery, textiles, tissue engineering, wood, and various aspects of glycoscience.
The journal emphasizes the central role of well-characterized carbohydrate polymers, highlighting their significance as the primary focus rather than a peripheral topic. Each paper must prominently feature at least one named carbohydrate polymer, evident in both citation and title, with a commitment to innovative research that advances scientific knowledge.