Review Article

Biomimetic Nanoscale Materials for Skin Cancer Therapy and Detection

Table 1

Advantages and disadvantages of various types of nanoparticles used in skin cancer combat.

NanomaterialsAdvantagesDisadvantages

Lipid nanoparticlesHigh biocompatibilityPossibility of drug expulsion
Limited side effects
Enhanced skin perforation

Carbon nanotubesHigh stabilityLack of solubility in aqueous media
High cytoprotective properties strong impact on oxidants

Gold nanoparticlesLarge surface areaToxicity effects
High sensitivity and selectivity

Iron oxide nanoparticlesGreat drug encapsulating capacityLow saturation magnetization
Great targeted delivery efficiency

Polymeric nanoparticlesGreat stabilityToxic degradation residual
Controlled drug release

Electrochemical nanosensorsHigh biological stabilityLimited shelf life
High adsorption ability
Wide surface area