Magnetic Nanoparticles for Hyperthermia a New Revolution in Cancer Treatment

Magnetic nanoparticles are an important class of nanomaterials. Several types of magnetic nanoparticles have been discovered in the recent years. The major mechanism of action of magnetic nanoparticles in cancer therapy is the production of hyperthermia. Hyperthermia increases local tissue heat and kills cancer cells. The major drawback which limits clinical utility of magnetic nanoparticles is the inherent toxicity, since normal surrounding tissue is also killed by hyperthermia. This review describes the latest advances in the field of magnetic nanoparticles, describing the important types with examples and major applications.