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1. Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Wound healing consists of four overlapping biological processes: homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling, all of which aim to restore skin integrity. (1) The progression of each phase varies depending on the wound characteristics, in particular, in terms of the potential contamination or infection by external toxicants and microorganisms.

1. Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common neoplasia worldwide and represents the third leading cause of cancer-related death globally. The risk factors that increase the incidence of HCC are hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus infections, aflatoxin exposure, high alcohol consumption, and smoking. (1) The 5-year survival after diagnosis, strictly related to the stage of the disease, has been estimated between 48 and 75%.

Prostate malignancy represents the second leading cause of cancer-specific death among the male population worldwide. Herein, enhanced intracellular magnetic fluid hyperthermia is applied in vitro to treat prostate cancer (PCa) cells with minimum invasiveness and toxicity and highly specific targeting.