Self-assembled magnetic nanomaterials:Versatile theranostics nanoplatforms for cancer

Self-assembled magnetic nanomaterials(MNMs)are a class of promising biomaterials possessing excellent physiochemical and biological characteristics,making them highly attractive in biomedical applications.A myriad of magnetic nanosystems can be created by using self-assembly as a synthetic tool.Favorable nano-bio interfacial properties are shown in these promising self-assembled magnetic nanosystems,while still retaining their physical/chemical functionalities.This review aims to provide a systematical overview of the self-assembled MNMs.In addition,this review highlights their implementations in cancer theranostics in detail.Overall,this review points out the direction for the application of self-assembled MNMs in biomedicine,and presents how clinical oncology could benefit from the self-assembled nanotechnology.