Tumor vaccines are a novel approach to the treatment of malignancy, and are attracting the attention of the medical profession. Nanomaterials have significant advantages in the preparation of a tumor vaccine, including their ability to penetrate and target cancer tissue and their antigenic properties. In this review, we focus on several nanomaterials, ie, carbon nanotubes, nanoemulsions, nanosized aluminum, and nanochitosan. Applications for these nanomaterials in nanovaccines and their biological characteristics, as well as their potential toxicity, are discussed. © 2013 Li et al, publisher and licensee Dove Medical Press Ltd.
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Li, X. D., Gao, J. Y., Yang, Y., Fang, H. Y., Han, Y. J., Wang, X. M., & Ge, W. (2013). Nanomaterials in the application of tumor vaccines: Advantages and disadvantages. OncoTargets and Therapy. https://doi.org/10.2147/OTT.S41902
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