Engineering biopolymer nanoparticles for targeted nanomedicine in cancer therapy and food preservation (opens in new tab)

Cancer therapy and food preservation both face significant challenges related to stability, targeted delivery, safety, and efficiency of active compounds. Biopolymer-based nanoparticles, particularly those derived from chitosan and other carbohydrates, have emerged as versatile platforms capable of addressing these limitations in both biomedical and food systems. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the design, engineering, and surface functionalization of nanoparticles, highlight...