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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2026

A Comprehensive Review of Vitamin C for Cancer Therapy: Anti-Tumor Mechanisms and Nano-Formulation Strategies.

Pinxu Ge, Xiaomei Tao, Jinxiu Qu, Jia He, Chenqi Xing, Shiwan Wang, Yuan Zhao, Shijie Yu, Jiqiang Xu, Liang Wang and 3 more

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Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Pinxu GeDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Xiaomei TaoDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Jinxiu QuDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Jia HeDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-2997-6595
Chenqi XingZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510060, People's Republic of China.
Shiwan WangDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Yuan ZhaoDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Shijie YuDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Jiqiang XuDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Liang WangDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Yuru LiDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Xin WangDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.
Benqiang RaoDepartment of Peritoneal Tumor and Malignant Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-2798-2468

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The rapid advancements in nanotechnology have provided unprecedented opportunities for the clinical translation of vitamin C (VC) in cancer therapy. Although pharmacological doses of VC exhibit potent anti-tumor activities via multiple mechanisms-including selective pro-oxidative stress induction, metabolic inhibition, epigenetic modulation, and immune function enhancement-the clinical application of VC remains significantly hindered by its inherent instability, short biological half-life, and lack of tumor-specific targeting. Recent progress in the design and synthesis of VC and its derivatives combined with advanced nanocarriers has enabled precise delivery and efficient release of VC at tumor sites. In this review, we systematically summarize recent advances in nano-formulation strategies of VC, with a detailed discussion of lipid-based nanocarriers including liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs), polymeric nanoparticles, as well as metal-based nanozyme delivery systems primarily composed of iron, copper, and manganese. These nano-systems not only significantly enhance the stability and circulation half-life of VC but also exploit tumor microenvironment-specific stimuli, such as pH, hydrogen peroxide (H

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Antineoplastic AgentsAscorbic AcidNeoplasmsAnimalsHumansNanomedicineNanoparticle Drug Delivery SystemNanoparticlesAntineoplastic AgentsAscorbic AcidNanoparticle Drug Delivery Systemascorbic acidcancer therapydrug deliveryFenton reactionnanoparticlevitamin C

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PMID41858586
PMCPMC12998572

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