Improving
drug
delivery
efficiency
to
solid
tumor
sites
is
a
central
challenge
in
anti-cancer
therapeutic
research.
Our
previous
experimental
study
(Guo
et
al.,
Nat.
Commun.
2018,
9,
130)
showed
that
soft,
elastic
liposomes
had
increased
uptake
and
accumulation
cancer
cells
tumors
vitro
vivo
respectively,
relative
rigid
particles.
As
first
step
towards
understanding
how
liposomes’
molecular
structure
composition
modulates
their
elasticity,
we
performed
all-atom
coarse-grained
classical
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
of
lipid
bilayers
formed
by
mixing
long-tailed,
unsaturated
phospholipid
with
short-tailed
saturated
the
same
head
group.
The
former
type
phospholipids
considered
were
1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(DOPC)
1,2-dipalmitoleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(termed
here
DPMPC).
shorter
lipids
examined
1,2-diheptanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(DHPC),
1,2-didecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(DDPC),
1,2-dilauroyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(DLPC),
1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(DMPC).
Several
concentrations
surface
tensions
considered.
results
show
DOPC
or
DPMPC
systems
having
25-35
mol%
shortest
DHPC
DDPC
are
least
rigid,
area
compressibility
moduli
KA
~10%
smaller
than
values
observed
pure
bilayers.
These
agree
measurements
stretching
modulus
lysis
tension
compositions.
also
have
lower
areas
per
lipid,
form
more
uneven
x-y
interfaces
water,
tails
both
primary
secondary
disordered,
terminal
methyl
groups
long
wriggle
vertical
direction,
compared
mixtures
longer
DLPC
DMPC.
observations
confirm
our
hypothesis
adding
increasing
short
bilayers,
alters
packing
thus
make
resulting
less
rigid.
No
formation
nanodomains
was
noted
simulations,
no
clear
trends
lateral
diffusivities
as
concentration,
varied.
Journal of Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
61(22), P. 2828 - 2850
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Abstract
Polymer
science
has
applications
in
biomedical
engineering,
prosthetics,
surgical
implants,
and
prospective
pharmaceutical
excipients
for
drug
delivery.
“Intelligent
or
Smart
Polymers”
are
created
targeting
either
by
derivatization
of
natural
polymers
controlled
radical
polymerization
electrolytes.
Their
mode
action
is
governed
the
environmental
stimuli
viz.
temperature,
pH,
ionic
concentration,
magnetism,
so
on.
pH‐responsive
polymers,
because
their
self‐assembling
behavior,
alter
solubility,
conformation,
surface
activity,
hydrophilicity
when
exposed
to
a
specific
pH.
The
physiological
pH
varies
from
acidic
nuclei
alkaline
cytoplasm
highly
gastric
juice
slightly
plasma;
thus,
various
under
study
delivering
small
molecules,
genes,
peptides,
enzymes,
growth
factors,
antibodies.
non‐invasive
delivery
routes
like
oral,
ocular,
nasal,
pulmonary,
transdermal,
rectal
can
be
explored
recombinant
proteins,
monoclonal
antibodies,
molecules
with
particular
emphasis
on
individual's
pathological
state.
Further,
these
designed
into
architectures
dendrimers,
liposomes,
micelles,
metallic
nanoparticles
that
serve
as
reservoirs
sustaining
release.
challenges
this
field
selection
biocompatible
ease
synthesis
scale‐up,
ensuring
effective
drug‐loading,
stability
aspects,
producing
robust
pharmacological
data,
timely
regulatory
approvals.
This
review
exclusively
explores
physicochemical
characteristics
categorization,
architectural
entities,
recent
studies
patents,
emerging
concerning
diseases.
MedComm – Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Rapid
growth
in
nanoparticles
(NPs)
as
delivery
systems
holds
vast
promise
to
promote
therapeutic
approaches
for
cancer
treatment.
Presently,
a
diverse
array
of
NPs
with
unique
properties
have
been
developed
overcome
different
challenges
and
achieve
sophisticated
routes
enhancement
series
therapies.
Inspiring
advances
achieved
the
field
therapy
using
NPs.
In
this
review,
we
aim
summarize
up‐to‐date
progression
addressing
various
challenges,
expect
elicit
novel
potential
opportunities
alternatively.
We
first
introduce
sorts
NP
technologies,
illustrate
their
mechanisms,
present
applications.
Then,
achievements
made
by
break
obstacles
delivering
cargoes
specific
sites
through
particular
are
highlighted,
including
long‐circulation,
tumor
targeting,
responsive
release,
subcellular
localization.
subsequently
retrospect
recent
research
treatments
from
single
therapy,
like
chemotherapy,
combination
chemoradiotherapy,
integrative
therapy.
Finally,
perspectives
impact
on
oncology
discussed.
believe
review
can
offer
deeper
understanding
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Acetalated
dextran
(Ac-Dex)
nanoparticles
are
currently
of
immense
interest
due
to
their
sharp
pH-responsive
nature
and
high
biodegradability.
Ac-Dex
often
formulated
through
single-
or
double-emulsion
methods
utilizing
polyvinyl
alcohol
as
the
stabilizer.
The
emulsion
utilize
toxic
organic
solvents
such
dichloromethane
chloroform
require
multi-step
processing
form
stable
nanoparticles.
Here,
we
introduce
a
simple
flash
nanoprecipitation
(FNP)
approach
that
utilizes
confined
impinging
jet
mixer
non-toxic
solvent,
ethanol,
rapidly.
were
stabilized
using
nonionic
PEGylated
surfactants,
D-α-Tocopherol
polyethylene
glycol
succinate
(TPGS),
Pluronic
(F-127).
formed
FNP
highly
monodisperse
stably
encapsulated
wide
range
payloads,
including
hydrophobic,
hydrophilic,
macromolecules.
When
lyophilized,
TPGS
remained
for
at
least
one
year
with
greater
than
80%
payload
retention.
cells
achieved
intracellular
release
payloads
into
cytoplasm.
In
vivo
studies
demonstrated
predominant
biodistribution
in
liver,
lungs,
spleen
after
intravenous
administration.
Taken
together,
technique
allows
easy
fabrication
loading
can
precisely
environments
diverse
therapeutic
applications.
Acetalateddextran
be
F-127,
payloads.
Highly
created
simple,
scalable
technique,
which
impingement
mixer.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 6939 - 6948
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Ionizable
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
have
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
the
intracellular
delivery
of
nucleic
acids.
Following
recent
success
LNP-based
siRNA
therapeutics
and
mRNA
vaccines,
use
ionizable
lipids
acid
has
tremendously
increased.
Here,
we
introduce
flash
nanoprecipitation
(FNP)
approach
using
confined
impingement
(CIJ)
mixer
to
stably
self-assemble
LNPs.
To
validate
this
approach,
employed
three
clinically
relevant
LNP
formulations
containing
SM102,
ALC0315,
DLin-MC3-DMA
lipids.
FNP-assembled
LNPs
showed
>95%
encapsulation
efficiency
payloads
particle
sizes
below
150
nm.
SM102
or
ALC0315
demonstrated
efficient
into
immune
cells
in
vitro
lymphoid
organs
vivo,
whereas
Dlin-MC3-DMA
allowed
effective
with
great
functional
ability.
The
FNP
technique
could
economically
produce
smaller
volumes
that
are
highly
suitable
discovery
phase.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31, P. 101583 - 101583
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
The
application
of
Nanocarriers
(NCs)
provides
a
promising
strategy
to
solve
the
problems
faced
by
traditional
chemotherapy
drugs,
like
imprecise
delivery,
poor
bioavailability,
high
dose
requirement,
and
tendency
develop
multidrug
resistance.
With
protection
NCs,
drugs
can
reach
lesion
site
then
release
accurately
completely.
Although
some
reviews
have
summarized
biological
applications
little
attention
has
been
given
advantages
disadvantages
analyzing
organic,
inorganic,
hybrid
NCs
separately
for
targeted
therapy
identifying
means
further
improve
targeting
ability.
First,
in
this
review,
we
emphasize
three
factors
that
marked
impact
on
therapy:
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
different
administration
modalities
(intravenous,
oral,
intracavitary
administration),
pathways
(passive
active).
Second,
systematic
examination
polymeric
dendrimers,
micelles,
liposomes,
mesoporous
silica
gold
quantum
dots,
nano
clay,
core-shell
MOFs
are
reviewed.
Further,
propose
ways
efficiency
therapy,
including
regulating
size,
shape,
surface
properties
NCs.
Advanced NanoBiomed Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4)
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Microneedle
array
systems
loaded
with
responsive
nanoparticles
have
received
increasing
attention
due
to
the
advantages
of
good
drug
stability,
targeting
ability,
controlled
release
drugs,
high
bioavailability,
painlessness,
and
patient
compliance.
Compared
oral
delivery,
microneedle
transdermal
delivery
eliminates
need
pass
through
gastrointestinal
tract
liver,
reducing
metabolic
consumption
drugs
by
first‐pass
effect.
While
compared
intravenous
reduces
discomfort
does
not
require
professional
administration.
However,
there
are
few
review
articles
on
microneedles
nanoparticles.
Herein,
current
researches
specific
such
as
glucose‐responsive,
pH‐responsive,
enzyme‐responsive,
light‐responsive,
magnetic‐responsive,
ultrasound‐responsive,
multiresponsive,
biomedical
application
these
summarized.
In
addition,
challenges
prospects
strategies
briefly
discussed,
which
will
facilitate
development
versatile
drug‐delivery
strategy.