TY - JOUR
T1 - An Overview of Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterisation and Anticancer Activity
AU - Naikoo, Gowhar
AU - Al-mashali, Fatema
AU - Arshad, Fareeha
AU - Al-maashani, Naema
AU - Hassan, Israr U.
AU - Al Baraami, Zamzam
AU - Faruck, Lukmanul Hakkim
AU - Qurashi, Ahsanulhaq
AU - Ahmed, Waqar
AU - Asiri, Abdullah M.
AU - Aljabali, Alaa A. A.
AU - Bakshi, Hamid A.
AU - Tambuwala, Murtaza M
PY - 2021/8/3
Y1 - 2021/8/3
N2 - In this review, we summarised the different methods for copper nanoparticle synthesis, including green methods. We highlighted that the synthesis of the copper nanoparticles from green sources is preferable as they serve as stable and reducing entities. Furthermore, we critically reviewed the effectiveness of copper-based nanoparticles in oncogenic treatments emphasizing breast, lung, colorectal, and skin cancers. Finally, we have summarised the recent progress made in copper-based nanoparticles and their applications to amplify and rectify present cancer treatment options. The synthesis, characterization, stabilization, and functionalization techniques of various copper-based nanoparticles have also been highlighted in each section. In conclusion, the review provides the outlook of copper nanoparticles in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.
AB - In this review, we summarised the different methods for copper nanoparticle synthesis, including green methods. We highlighted that the synthesis of the copper nanoparticles from green sources is preferable as they serve as stable and reducing entities. Furthermore, we critically reviewed the effectiveness of copper-based nanoparticles in oncogenic treatments emphasizing breast, lung, colorectal, and skin cancers. Finally, we have summarised the recent progress made in copper-based nanoparticles and their applications to amplify and rectify present cancer treatment options. The synthesis, characterization, stabilization, and functionalization techniques of various copper-based nanoparticles have also been highlighted in each section. In conclusion, the review provides the outlook of copper nanoparticles in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.
KW - copper nanoparticles
KW - nanomedicine
KW - cancer
KW - diagnostics
U2 - 10.2174/1381612827666210804100303
DO - 10.2174/1381612827666210804100303
M3 - Article
C2 - 34348615
VL - 27
JO - Current Pharmaceutical Design
JF - Current Pharmaceutical Design
SN - 1381-6128
ER -