Nanotechnology connecting copper metabolism and tumor therapy

• Published in: MedComm - Biomaterials and applications Vol. 2; no. 2
• Main Authors: Li, Yongjuan, Dong, Ya, Zhou, Xinyao, Fan, Kelong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.06.2023; Wiley
• Subjects: Adenosine triphosphatase; Amino acids; Angiogenesis; Binding sites; Breast cancer; Cancer therapies; cancer therapy; Chelating agents; Chemical elements; Chemical properties; Combination therapy; Copper; copper metabolism; cuproptosis; Cytotoxicity; Damage accumulation; Drug delivery systems; Drugs; Electron clouds; Electrons; Enzymes; Growth factors; Human body; ion interference therapy; Ligands; Metabolism; Nanomaterials; Nanotechnology; Plasma; Proteins; Small intestine; Superoxide dismutase; Therapy; Toxicity; Trace elements; Tumors

Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element in the human body that is involved in the formation of several natural enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase and cyclooxygenase. Due to the high density of the outer electron cloud of Cu, which allows the transfer of multiple electrons, Cu is often used as t...