How does the development of hydrogel contribute to targeted breast cancer therapy

- Hydrogels are crosslinked polymer networks that can hold large amounts of water, making them suitable for drug delivery applications. - Development of hydrogels has allowed for the controlled release of therapeutic agents, such as chemotherapeutic drugs, directly into the tumor site. - Hydrogels can be engineered to respond to specific stimuli, enabling targeted drug delivery to breast cancer cells while minimizing side effects on healthy tissues. - These hydrogel-based systems can be designed to degrade slowly, providing sustained release of drugs over time. - By encapsulating drugs within hydrogels, researchers can enhance drug stability and improve drug circulation time in the body for more effective breast cancer treatment.