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Hyaluronic Acid-Polyethylene Glycol-Polycaprolactone Nanocarriers: Accurate Targeting and Multimodal Treatment for Aggressive Cancers

Sep 2026 · Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B · Vol 65, pp. 1369 - 1395 · 6 citations · 86 references

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Haluronic acid-functionalized polyethylene glycol-polycaprolactone (HA-PEG-PCL) copolymers are emerging as a highly effective nanocarrier platform for targeted cancer therapy that integrates tumor-specific targeting, controlled drug release and enhanced pharmacokinetics to address the limitations of conventional chemotherapy.

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