Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(19), P. 9582 - 9608
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Targeted
protein
degradation
(TPD)
has
emerged
as
a
revolutionary
paradigm
in
drug
discovery
and
development,
offering
promising
avenue
to
tackle
challenging
therapeutic
targets.
Unlike
traditional
approaches
that
focus
on
inhibiting
function,
TPD
aims
eliminate
proteins
of
interest
(POIs)
using
modular
chimeric
structures.
This
is
achieved
through
the
utilization
proteolysis-targeting
chimeras
(PROTACs),
which
redirect
POIs
E3
ubiquitin
ligases,
rendering
them
for
by
cellular
ubiquitin-proteasome
system
(UPS).
Additionally,
other
technologies
such
lysosome-targeting
(LYTACs)
autophagy-based
degraders
facilitate
transportation
endo-lysosomal
or
autophagy-lysosomal
pathways
degradation,
respectively.
Despite
significant
growth
preclinical
research,
many
fail
progress
beyond
this
stage
development.
Various
factors
contribute
limited
success
agents,
including
hurdle
inadequate
delivery
target
site.
Integrating
into
platforms
could
surmount
challenges
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(11)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
Oral
mucositis
(OM)
is
the
most
common
and
refractory
complication
of
cancer
chemotherapy
radiotherapy,
severely
affecting
patients’
life
quality,
lowering
treatment
tolerance,
discouraging
patient
compliance.
Current
OM
delivery
systems
mostly
affect
comfort
use
lead
to
poor
compliance
unsatisfactory
effects.
Herein,
salivary
amylases
(SAs)‐responsive
buccal
tablets
consisting
porous
manganese‐substituted
Prussian
blue
(PMPB)
nanocubes
(NCs),
anti‐inflammatory
apremilast
(Apr)
starch
controller
have
been
engineered.
PMPB
NCs
with
large
surface
area
can
serve
as
carriers
load
Apr,
their
multienzyme‐mimicking
activity
enables
them
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
thus
synergize
Apr
mitigate
inflammation.
More
significantly,
respond
abundant
SAs
in
oral
cavity
realize
cascade,
continuous,
complete
drug
release
after
enzymatic
decomposition,
not
only
aids
high
tissue
affinity
prolong
resistance
time
but
also
improves
use.
The
preclinical
study
reveals
that
contributed
by
above
actions,
such
inflammation,
promote
endothelium
proliferation
migration,
accelerate
wound
healing
for
repressing
chemotherapy‐originated
intractable
positive
microenvironment
shorter
recovery
time,
holding
potentials
clinical
translation.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39, P. 163 - 190
Published: May 21, 2024
Oral
administration
is
the
most
simple,
noninvasive,
convenient
treatment.
With
increasing
demands
on
targeted
drug
delivery,
traditional
oral
treatment
now
facing
some
challenges:
1)
biologics
how
to
implement
and
ensure
bioavailability
not
lower
than
subcutaneous
injections;
2)
How
achieve
therapy
of
drugs
in
gastrointestinal
tract?
Based
these
two
issues,
delivery
microrobots
have
shown
great
application
prospect
due
their
characteristics
flexible
locomotion
or
driven
ability.
Therefore,
this
paper
summarizes
various
developed
recent
years
divides
them
into
four
categories
according
different
driving
modes:
magnetic-controlled
microrobots,
anchored
self-propelled
biohybrid
microrobots.
As
involve
disciplines
such
as
materials
science,
mechanical
engineering,
medicine,
control
systems,
begins
by
introducing
barriers
that
must
overcome.
Subsequently,
it
provides
an
overview
typical
involved
design
process
To
enhance
readers'
understanding
working
principles
we
present
a
guideline
for
designing
Furthermore,
current
development
status
types
reviewed,
summarizing
respective
advantages
limitations.
Finally,
considering
significant
concerns
regarding
safety
clinical
translation,
discuss
challenges
prospections
translation
presented
paper,
providing
corresponding
suggestions
addressing
existing
challenges.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Nanotechnology
has
become
a
groundbreaking
innovation
force
in
cancer
therapy,
offering
innovative
solutions
to
the
limitations
of
conventional
treatments
such
as
chemotherapy
and
radiation.
By
manipulating
materials
at
nanoscale,
researchers
have
developed
nanocarriers
capable
targeted
drug
delivery,
improving
therapeutic
efficacy
while
reducing
systemic
toxicity.
Nanoparticles
like
liposomes,
dendrimers,
polymeric
nanomaterials
shown
significant
promise
delivering
chemotherapeutic
agents
directly
tumor
sites,
enhancing
bioavailability
minimizing
damage
healthy
tissues.
In
addition
with
utilization
tools
quantum
dots
nanosensors
that
enables
more
precise
identification
biomarkers,
nanotechnology
is
also
playing
pivotal
role
early
detection
diagnosis.
Furthermore,
nanotechnology-based
strategies,
including
photothermal
gene
therapy
immunotherapy
are
novel
ways
combat
by
selectively
targeting
cells
immune
response.
Nevertheless,
despite
these
progressions,
obstacles
still
persist,
particularly
clinical
translation
technologies.
Issues
nanoparticle
toxicity,
biocompatibility,
complexity
regulatory
approval
hinder
widespread
adoption
nanomedicine
oncology.
This
review
discusses
different
applications
highlighting
its
potential
hurdles
implementation.
Future
research
needs
concentrate
on
addressing
unlock
full
providing
personalized,
effective,
minimally
invasive
treatments.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(3)
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Abstract
Protein‐based
drugs
have
shown
unique
advantages
to
treat
various
diseases
in
recent
years.
However,
most
protein
therapeutics
clinical
use
are
limited
extracellular
targets
with
low
delivery
efficiency.
To
realize
targeted
delivery,
a
series
of
stimuli‐triggered
nanoparticle
formulations
been
developed
improve
efficiency
and
reduce
off‐target
release.
These
smart
nanoparticles
designed
release
cargo
proteins
response
either
internal
or
external
stimuli
at
pathological
tissues.
In
this
way,
varieties
protein‐based
including
antibodies,
enzymes,
pro‐apoptotic
can
be
effectively
delivered
desired
sites
for
the
treatment
cancer,
inflammation,
metabolic
diseases,
so
on
minimal
side
effects.
review,
advances
design
nanomedicine
different
biomedical
applications
will
discussed.
A
deeper
understanding
these
emerging
strategies
helps
develop
more
efficient
systems
future.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(34)
Published: June 13, 2023
Common
medications
for
treating
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
have
limited
therapeutic
efficacy
and
severe
adverse
effects.
This
underscores
the
urgent
need
novel
approaches
that
can
effectively
target
inflamed
sites
in
gastrointestinal
tract
upon
oral
administration,
exerting
potent
while
minimizing
systemic
Here,
we
report
construction
vivo
evaluation
of
a
library
anti-inflammatory
glycocalyx-mimicking
nanoparticles
(designated
GlyNPs)
mouse
model
IBD.
The
GlyNP
was
created
by
attaching
bilirubin
(BR)
to
glycopolymers
composed
random
combinations
five
most
naturally
abundant
sugars.
Direct
screening
31
BR-attached
GlyNPs
via
administration
into
mice
with
acute
colitis
led
identification
candidate
capable
targeting
macrophages
colon
alleviating
symptoms.
These
findings
suggest
be
used
as
platform
identify
nanomedicines
various
diseases.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Abstract
Oral
administration
is
preferred
over
other
drug
delivery
methods
due
to
its
safety,
high
patient
compliance,
ease
of
ingestion
without
discomfort,
and
tolerance
a
wide
range
medications.
However,
oral
limited
by
the
poor
bioavailability
many
drugs,
caused
extreme
conditions
absorption
challenges
in
gastrointestinal
tract.
This
review
thoroughly
discusses
targeted
vehicles
intestinal
lymphatic
system
(ILS).
It
explores
structure
physiological
barriers
ILS,
highlighting
significance
dietary
lipid
medication
transport.
The
presents
various
approaches
targeting
ILS
using
spatially
precise
vehicles,
aiming
enhance
bioavailability,
achieve
delivery,
reduce
first-pass
metabolism
with
serve
clinic.
Furthermore,
outlines
several
for
leveraging
these
open
window,
paving
way
potential
clinical
applications
cancer
treatment
vaccine
delivery.
By
focusing
on
this
article
emphasizes
critical
role
strategies
improving
therapeutic
efficacy
outcomes.
Overall,
impact