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A Comprehensive Review of Nanoadjuvants in Cancer Vaccines and Their Immunomodulatory Role and Clinical Applications.

Hassani Mahan, Mohammadi Neda, Derakhshan-Nezhad Elahe, Hajizadeh Shahrak Nilufar, Fakhraee Mahsa, Zarazvand Farjad, Davoudnezhad Dehsorkhi Amirhossein, Dianaty Shiva

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Review in Archives of Razi Institute, 2025. 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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8 authors.

Hassani MahanSchool of Pharmacy, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Mohammadi NedaFaculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Science, Mazandaran, Iran.
Derakhshan-Nezhad ElaheStudent Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Hajizadeh Shahrak NilufarFaculty of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Fakhraee MahsaFaculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Science, Mazandaran, Iran.
Zarazvand FarjadFood and Drug Administration, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
Davoudnezhad Dehsorkhi AmirhosseinKerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Dianaty ShivaDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer vaccines could potentially stimulate the immune system to target and eliminate cancerous cells by activating the immune system. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, depending on the type and stage of cancer. Several challenges must be overcome to achieve an effective and long-lasting immune response. Nanoadjuvants have emerged as an essential component of cancer vaccines due to their ability to improve antigen delivery, increase immunogenicity, and modulate the immune response to a given antigen. The current review details the latest developments in nanoadjuvants for cancer vaccines. Nanoparticles such as liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, and metallic nanostructures have been shown to possess a unique ability to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by facilitating antigen uptake, stimulating dendritic cell maturation, and inducing a robust immune response mediated by T cells. It is also possible, with nanoadjuvants, to engineer and develop immunoadjuvants that release antigens in a controlled manner. This enhances the duration and specificity of the immune response over an extended period. Moreover, the review discusses the potential application of nanoadjuvants in highly customized cancer vaccines, in which the nanoformulation is designed to match the specific antigens of the patient's tumors. In numerous preclinical and clinical studies, nanoadjuvant-based cancer vaccines have been evaluated for their safety and effectiveness, and various formulations are currently being tested at different stages of development to determine their efficacy and safety. However, despite these advances, several challenges still remain, such as potential toxicity, scaling up production, and overcoming regulatory hurdles. In conclusion, this review provides an overview of the future directions of nanoadjuvants in cancer immunotherapy and emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaborative efforts to address existing challenges and fully unlock the potential of this innovative approach.

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Adjuvants, ImmunologicAdjuvants, VaccineCancer VaccinesImmunotherapyNanovaccinesNeoplasmsAnimalsHumansNanoparticlesAdjuvants, ImmunologicAdjuvants, VaccineCancer VaccinesNanovaccinesCancer immunotherapyCancer vaccinesImmune responseNanoadjuvantsNanoparticles

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PMCPMC13222430

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