Nano Emulsions: A Novel Targeted Delivery of Cancer Therapeutics

Abstract

The primary focus in the management of cancers is the administration of therapeutic medicines to the specific tumor locations. The therapy of cancer is significantly hindered by the presence of medicines with high lipophilicity, limited absorption, and non-specific toxicity. Nano emulsions are a type of heterogeneous particle system that has demonstrated its reliability in the realm of nanotechnology. Oil in water nano emulsions possess the potential to significantly transform traditional cancer treatment due to their hydrophobic core, small size, and exceptional durability. Nano emulsions has notable characteristics such as the ability to encapsulate medications with low solubility, the capacity to selectively target tumor cells, and the ability to overcome multidrug resistance (MDR). These traits have demonstrated significant advantages in the treatment of several cancer types. Currently, researchers are conducting experiments and studies to investigate the efficacy and safety of several nano emulsion formulations in the therapeutic treatment of malignancies. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the current uses of nano emulsions in the specific delivery of anticancer drugs.