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ReviewApplied biochemistry and biotechnology2026

Biocellulose-Based Functional Materials in Cancer Research: Advances in Biosensing, Diagnostics, and Therapy: A Comprehensive Review.

Muhanad Alhujaily, Faris J Tayeb, Mohammed Fareed Felemban, Alaa Shafie

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Review in Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, 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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1 · What the graph read from it

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Muhanad AlhujailyDepartment of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Faris J TayebDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Fareed FelembanDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic science, Faculty of Dentistry, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
Alaa ShafieDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia. A.shafie@tu.edu.sa.

Funding

Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) IMSIU-DDRSP2601
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cellulose, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, has emerged as a promising class of biocompatible, renewable, and sustainable biomacromolecules with extensive applications in cancer research. Their inherent properties such as biodegradability, functional versatility, and compatibility with biological systems, position cellulose as an effective material for cancer diagnostics, therapeutics, and biosensor development. This review highlights advancements in cellulose-derived materials, including cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), and chemically modified cellulose, that enhance their performance in biomedical applications. The focus is on cellulose-based biosensors for cancer detection, cellulose nanocarriers for controlled drug delivery, and their contributions to photothermal and photodynamic therapies. This review also identifies key opportunities in cellulose functionalization, hybrid material development, and clinical translation, emphasizing the need to bridge innovative research with practical oncology solutions.

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Biosensing TechniquesCelluloseNeoplasmsAnimalsHumansNanoparticlesPhotochemotherapyCelluloseBiomacromoleculesBiosensorCancerCellulosePhotodynamic Therapy

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