Brain Targeting Nanomedicines: Pitfalls and Promise
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 4857 - 4875
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract:
Brain
diseases
are
the
most
devastating
problem
among
world's
increasingly
aging
population,
and
number
of
patients
with
neurological
is
expected
to
increase
in
future.
Although
methods
for
delivering
drugs
brain
have
advanced
significantly,
none
these
approaches
provide
satisfactory
results
treatment
diseases.
This
remains
a
challenge
due
unique
anatomy
physiology
brain,
including
tight
regulation
limited
access
substances
across
blood-brain
barrier.
Nanoparticles
considered
an
ideal
drug
delivery
system
hard-to-reach
organs
such
as
brain.
The
development
new
nanomaterial-based
treatments
has
opened
various
opportunities
scientists
develop
brain-specific
systems
that
could
improve
outcomes
disorders
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
stroke
tumors.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
noteworthy
literature
examines
recent
developments
brain-targeted
nanomedicines
used
Keywords:
delivery,
barrier,
targeted
nanoparticle,
neurodegenerative
diseases,
stroke,
cancer
Language: Английский
Unlocking the future: Precision oligonucleotide therapy for targeted treatment of neurodegenerative disorders
Naitik Jain,
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Amrita Arup Roy,
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Geethu Madhusoodanan
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International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 143515 - 143515
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Targeting specific brain districts for advanced nanotherapies: A review from the perspective of precision nanomedicine
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Abstract
Numerous
studies
are
focused
on
nanoparticle
penetration
into
the
brain
functionalizing
them
with
ligands
useful
to
cross
blood–brain
barrier.
However,
cell
targeting
is
also
crucial,
given
that
cerebral
pathologies
frequently
affect
specific
cells
or
areas.
Functionalize
nanoparticles
most
appropriate
elements,
tailor
their
physical
parameters,
and
consider
brain's
complex
anatomy
essential
aspects
for
precise
therapy
diagnosis.
In
this
review,
we
addressed
state
of
art
targeted
drug
delivery
in
diseased
regions,
outlining
progress,
limitations,
ongoing
challenges.
We
provide
a
summary
overview
general
design
principles
can
be
applied
nanotherapies,
considering
areas
types
affected
by
common
disorders.
then
emphasize
lingering
uncertainties
hinder
translational
possibilities
nanotherapies
clinical
use.
Finally,
offer
suggestions
continuing
preclinical
investigations
enhance
overall
effectiveness
precision
nanomedicine
addressing
neurological
conditions.
This
article
categorized
under:
Therapeutic
Approaches
Drug
Discovery
>
Nanomedicine
Neurological
Disease
Emerging
Technologies
Language: Английский
Applications and Developments of Gene Therapy Drug Delivery Systems for Neurological Disorders
Advanced Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(12)
Published: Nov. 2, 2024
Abstract
Neurological
diseases
(NDs)
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
ischemic
strokes,
spinal
cord
injuries,
and
other
similar
conditions
that
continue
to
pose
a
substantial
health
economic
burden
on
global
scale.
It
is
crucial
tackle
the
difficulties
provided
by
current
medications
due
adverse
effects
its
immunological
reactions
develop
improved
treatments
for
neurodegenerative
illnesses.
Gene
therapy
currently
being
extensively
used
in
preclinical
clinical
studies
various
because
of
ability
enhance
delivery
effectiveness
treatments.
Various
gene
techniques,
including
messenger
RNA,
small
interfering
antisense
oligonucleotides,
microRNA,
CRISPR/Cas9
system,
plasmid
DNA,
have
been
created
address
these
difficulties.
The
goal
this
study
provide
clear
overview
pathophysiological
underpinnings
NDs
illnesses
while
also
illuminating
recent
developments
vector
technologies.
goes
over
main
classifications
vectors,
their
individual
benefits
drawbacks,
specific
applications
therapy.
Language: Английский