Table 2 Inorganic nanocarriers
From: Harnessing exosomes for targeted drug delivery systems to combat brain cancer
Nanocarrier | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
Mesoporous Silica | Highly stable; easily functionalized for targeted delivery (e.g., across the blood–brain barrier) | Limited biocompatibility without surface modification; potential for toxicity |
Magnetic Nanoparticles | Excellent biocompatibility; enable magnetic field-based targeting; effective for hyperthermia treatments | Size and heating control during hyperthermia are challenging; toxicity concerns |
Gold Nanoparticles | High electron density; easy conjugation with biomolecules; surface-enhanced Raman scattering capabilities | Expensive synthesis; potential biosafety concerns; limited scalability |
Carbon Nanotubes | High drug-loading capacity; superior transmembrane capabilities | Cytotoxicity; poor dispersibility; surface functionalization challenges |