Nanotechnology for immuno-oncology

Nat Cancer. 2025 Aug;6(8):1311-1325. doi: 10.1038/s43018-025-01025-x. Epub 2025 Aug 7.

Abstract

Although the first generation of cancer immunotherapeutics produced unprecedented improvements in clinical outcomes for individuals with cancer, novel strategies to increase treatment specificity, delivery efficiency and pharmacokinetics are still needed. In this Review, we describe the potential advantages and current limitations of nanomaterials for cancer immunotherapy and highlight rational uses of nanosystems to generate potent and durable antitumor immune responses. We close with a review of the current state of clinical development of nanomedicine for cancer immunotherapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy* / methods
  • Medical Oncology* / methods
  • Nanomedicine* / methods
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanostructures
  • Nanotechnology* / methods
  • Neoplasms* / immunology
  • Neoplasms* / therapy