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Folate-modified chitosan nanocarriers in precision oncology: molecular engineering, targeted drug delivery, and clinical perspectives

Sep 2026 · Medical Oncology · Vol 43 · 0 citations · 70 references
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Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the design, synthesis, functionalization, therapeutic applications, pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, safety profiles, and clinical translation potential of folate-functionalized chitosan NPs for precision cancer therapy.

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