Issue 43, 2023

The nano-revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis

Abstract

Endometriosis is a painful gynecological disease with a high prevalence, affecting millions of women worldwide. Innovative, non-invasive treatments, and new patient follow-up strategies are needed to deal with the harmful social and economic effects. In this scenario, considering the recent, very promising results already reported in the literature, a commitment to new research in the field of nanomedicine is urgently needed. Study findings clearly show the potential of this approach in both the diagnostic and therapeutic phases of endometriosis. Here, we offer a brief review of the recent exciting and effective applications of nanomedicine in both the diagnosis and therapy of endometriosis. Special emphasis will be placed on the emerging theranostic application of nanoproducts, and the combination of phototherapy and nanotechnology as new therapeutic modalities for endometriosis. The review will also provide interested readers with a guide to the selection process and parameters to consider when designing research into this type of approach.

Graphical abstract: The nano-revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
19 Jūl. 2023
Accepted
08 Okt. 2023
First published
19 Okt. 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Nanoscale, 2023,15, 17313-17325

The nano-revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis

C. Volpini, N. Bloise, M. Dominoni, F. Barra, V. G. Vellone, P. Minzioni, B. Gardella, S. Ferrero and L. Visai, Nanoscale, 2023, 15, 17313 DOI: 10.1039/D3NR03527A

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