A Review of New Anticancer Nanoformulations based on Cyanobacteria and Microalgae and its Application in Medical Sciences, Dentistry and Pharmacy

Abstract

Introduction: Nanoparticles are widely used in various fields of pharmaceuticals, dentistry, medicine, biology and materials engineering due to their special features, including high surface-to-volume ratio, homogeneous particle size distribution, high stability, and ease of production. The formation of coatings is driven by the existence of numerous pathogenic bacteria that give rise to diverse infections, weaken the immune system in humans, and pose significant risks in areas such as food packaging, synthetic textiles, medical and dental equipment, as well as public health concerns related to drinking water and sewage treatment. The formation of coatings is driven by the existence of numerous pathogenic bacteria that give rise to diverse infections, weaken the immune system in humans, and pose significant risks in areas such as food packaging, synthetic textiles, medical and dental equipment, as well as public health concerns related to drinking water and sewage treatment. More than 50% of marine cyanobacteria can potentially be used to extract bioactive substances and are known to be very effective in killing cancer by inducing apoptotic death. In this review article, recent researches in the field of drugs or compounds based on microalgae and also their biomedical applications are emphasized. Likewise, recent advances in the field of discovering anticancer compounds, commercialization of microalgae anticancer drugs, production of nanoformulated drugs based on microalgae, and production of formulations for high loading drug delivery and its application in medical sciences, pharmacy and dentistry are emphasized.
 Conclusion: The development and improvement of nanoparticle biosynthesis processes using cyanobacteria may leads to the discovery of new biogenic nanoparticles with unique properties that can significantly increase the effectiveness of medical treatments and reduce side effects.