In recent years, the application of nanostructures in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields has increased. The special designs and compositions make nanocomposites very useful alternatives to conventional materials. Curcumin is a promising anti-cancer agent that has a positive and significant effect on chemotherapeutic achievements. The anticancer properties of curcumin have been widely investigated in different forms such as nanoparticles and nanocomposite structures. Chitosan-based nanocomposites, magnetic nanoparticles, polymer nanocomposites and blends, and montmorillonite- and alginate-based nanocomposites have been used in loading curcumin for various purposes. The anticancer preparations of curcumin nanoparticles and drug release systems employing curcumin-loaded nanoparticles, electrospun nanofibers, and hydrogel nanocomposites have been investigated. This review provides a summary of the applications of nanostructures containing curcumin, especially in controlled drug release systems. The curcumin nanoparticles and nanocomposites are suitable candidates for anticancer applications. On the nano-scale, curcumin has better aqueous solubility and, if used in a nanocomposite, there is a good ability for manipulating the drug delivery system properties.

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基于姜黄素纳米结构的抗癌药物递送系统：综述

近年来，纳米结构在生物医学和制药领域的应用越来越多。特殊的设计和成分使纳米复合材料非常有用，可以替代传统材料。姜黄素是一种很有前途的抗癌剂，对化疗成果具有积极而显着的影响。姜黄素的抗癌特性以不同的形式被广泛研究，如纳米颗粒和纳米复合结构。基于壳聚糖的纳米复合材料、磁性纳米颗粒、聚合物纳米复合材料和混合物，以及基于蒙脱石和藻酸盐的纳米复合材料已被用于负载姜黄素，用于各种目的。姜黄素纳米颗粒的抗癌制剂和采用姜黄素纳米颗粒、电纺纳米纤维、和水凝胶纳米复合材料进行了研究。本综述总结了含有姜黄素的纳米结构的应用，特别是在控释系统中的应用。姜黄素纳米颗粒和纳米复合材料是抗癌应用的合适候选者。在纳米尺度上，姜黄素具有更好的水溶性，如果用于纳米复合材料，则具有良好的操纵药物递送系统特性的能力。