1 Department of Basic Science, NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur, West Bengal-713212, India.
2 Department of Chemistry, NTPC Vindhyachal, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh-486885, India.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(03), 670-677
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.3.3772
Received 29 September 2025; revised on 06 December 2025; accepted on 09 December 2025
Hydrogels, which are three-dimensional hydrophilic polymer networks capable of holding substantial amounts of water, have become a valuable tool in cancer research. Their excellent biocompatibility, adjustable physical characteristics, and capacity to replicate the extracellular matrix (ECM) render them highly suitable for diverse biomedical applications. This manuscript provides a thorough review of the current and emerging roles of hydrogels in cancer research, including tumour modelling, drug delivery, immunotherapy, and tissue engineering. The discussion includes key advancements, current challenges and potential future outlooks to elucidate the potential of hydrogels in transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Hydrogel; Cancer Research; Immunotherapy; Tissue Engineering; Tumour Modelling
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Subhajit Mukherjee, Suparna Paul, Koyel Misra, Aniruddha Samanta and Sanchita SarkarHydrogel in Cancer Research: Emerging Trends and Therapeutic Potential. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(03), 670-677. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.3.3772.
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