Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 223 - 223
Published: Jan. 9, 2023
Over
the
past
decade,
metallic
drug-eluting
implants
have
gained
significance
in
orthopedic
and
dental
applications
for
controlled
drug
release,
specifically
preventing
infection
associated
with
implants.
Recent
studies
showed
that
loaded
drugs
were
substituted
conventional
bare
metal
to
achieve
sustained
resulting
a
desired
local
therapeutic
concentration.
A
number
of
secondary
features
can
be
provided
by
incorporated
active
molecules,
including
promotion
osteoconduction
angiogenesis,
inhibition
bacterial
invasion,
modulation
host
body
reaction.
This
paper
reviews
recent
trends
development
various
delivery
systems
three
years.
There
are
types
been
developed
meet
this
purpose,
depending
on
or
agents
them.
These
include
anti-inflammatory
drugs,
antibiotics
agents,
growth
factors,
anti-resorptive
drugs.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 963 - 963
Published: March 7, 2023
Soft
matter
exhibits
a
multitude
of
intrinsic
physico-chemical
attributes.
Their
mechanical
properties
are
crucial
characteristics
to
define
their
performance.
In
this
context,
the
rigidity
these
systems
under
exerted
load
forces
is
covered
by
field
biomechanics.
Moreover,
cellular
transduction
processes
which
involved
in
health
and
disease
conditions
significantly
affected
exogenous
biomechanical
actions.
framework,
atomic
force
microscopy
(AFM)
optical
tweezers
(OT)
can
play
an
important
role
determine
parameters
investigated
at
single-molecule
level.
This
review
aims
fully
comprehend
interplay
between
soft
systems.
particular,
we
outline
capabilities
AFM
OT
compared
other
classical
bulk
techniques
nanomechanical
such
as
Young’s
modulus.
We
also
provide
some
recent
examples
measurements
performed
using
hydrogels,
biopolymers
systems,
among
others.
expect
present
manuscript
will
aid
potential
readers
stakeholders
understand
applications
Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
194, P. 114724 - 114724
Published: Feb. 4, 2023
The
use
of
systemic
anticancer
chemotherapy
is
intrinsically
limited
by
its
toxicity.
Whether
dealing
with
small
molecules
or
biopharmaceuticals,
after
administration,
doses
fail
to
reach
effective
intratumoral
concentrations,
while
high
significant
tumor
inhibition
effects
may
also
drive
the
death
healthy
cells,
endangering
patients.
Therefore,
strategies
based
on
drug
delivery
systems
(DDSs)
for
avoiding
toxicity
have
been
designed.
Due
their
ability
protect
drugs
from
early
elimination
and
control
release,
DDSs
can
foster
exposure
therapeutics
extending
circulation
time
steadily
releasing
into
sites.
However,
approval
tailored
clinical
minimal
as
safety
in
vivo
activity
still
need
be
ameliorated
manipulating
physicochemical
characteristics.
During
last
few
years,
several
described
improve
safety,
stability,
fine-tune
pharmaceuticals
release
kinetics.
Herein,
we
reviewed
main
DDSs,
namely
polymeric
conjugates,
nano
microparticles,
hydrogels,
microneedles,
explored
long-acting
treatments,
highlighting
recently
proposed
modifications
potential
advantages
different
therapies.
Additionally,
important
limitations
therapies
future
technology
directions
were
covered.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: July 1, 2024
The
applications
of
hydrogels
have
expanded
significantly
due
to
their
versatile,
highly
tunable
properties
and
breakthroughs
in
biomaterial
technologies.
In
this
review,
we
cover
the
major
achievements
potential
therapeutic
applications,
focusing
primarily
on
two
areas:
emerging
cell-based
therapies
promising
non-cell
modalities.
Within
context
cell
therapy,
discuss
capacity
overcome
existing
translational
challenges
faced
by
mainstream
therapy
paradigms,
provide
a
detailed
discussion
advantages
principal
design
considerations
for
boosting
efficacy
as
well
list
specific
examples
different
disease
scenarios.
We
then
explore
drug
delivery,
physical
intervention
therapies,
other
areas
(e.g.,
bioadhesives,
artificial
tissues,
biosensors),
emphasizing
utility
beyond
mere
delivery
vehicles.
Additionally,
complement
our
latest
progress
clinical
application
outline
future
research
directions,
particularly
terms
integration
with
advanced
biomanufacturing
This
review
aims
present
comprehensive
view
critical
insights
into
selection
both
tailored
meet
requirements
diverse
diseases
situations.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Dec. 16, 2022
Light
is
an
easy
acquired,
effective
and
non-invasive
external
stimulus
with
great
flexibility
focusability.
Thus,
light
responsive
hydrogels
are
of
particular
interests
to
researchers
in
developing
accurate
controlled
drug
delivery
systems.
obtained
by
incorporating
photosensitive
moieties
into
their
polymeric
structures.
Drug
release
can
be
realized
through
three
major
mechanisms:
photoisomerization,
photochemical
reaction
photothermal
reaction.
Recent
advances
material
science
have
resulted
development
photosensitizers,
such
as
rare
metal
nanostructures
black
phosphorus
nanoparticles,
order
respond
a
variety
sources.
Hydrogels
incorporated
photosensitizers
crucial
for
clinical
applications,
the
use
ultraviolet
near-infrared
well
up-conversion
nanoparticles
has
greatly
increased
therapeutic
effects.
Existing
systems
been
utilized
delivering
drugs,
proteins
genes
chemotherapy,
immunotherapy,
photodynamic
therapy,
gene
wound
healing
other
applications.
Principles
associated
site-specific
targeting,
metabolism,
toxicity
used
optimize
efficacy
safety,
improve
patient
compliance
convenience.
In
view
importance
this
field,
we
review
current
development,
challenges
future
perspectives
delivery.
Cancer Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 11073 - 11096
Published: Jan. 16, 2023
Abstract
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
a
common
gastrointestinal
malignancy
with
high
morbidity
and
fatality.
Chemotherapy,
as
traditional
therapy
for
CRC,
has
exerted
well
antitumor
effect
greatly
improved
the
survival
of
CRC
patients.
Nevertheless,
chemoresistance
one
major
problems
during
chemotherapy
significantly
limits
efficacy
treatment
influences
prognosis
To
overcome
in
many
strategies
are
being
investigated.
Here,
we
review
novel
measures
to
combat
resistance,
including
drug
repurposing
(nonsteroidal
anti‐inflammatory
drugs,
metformin,
dichloroacetate,
enalapril,
ivermectin,
bazedoxifene,
melatonin,
S‐adenosylmethionine),
gene
(ribozymes,
RNAi,
CRISPR/Cas9,
epigenetic
therapy,
antisense
oligonucleotides,
noncoding
RNAs),
protein
inhibitor
(EFGR
inhibitor,
S1PR2
DNA
methyltransferase
inhibitor),
natural
herbal
compounds
(polyphenols,
terpenoids,
quinones,
alkaloids,
sterols),
new
delivery
system
(nanocarriers,
liposomes,
exosomes,
hydrogels),
combination
therapy.
These
or
reversal
promise
improve
CRC.
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(21), P. 8377 - 8392
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
In
the
past
decade,
stimuli-responsive
hydrogels
are
increasingly
studied
as
biomaterials
for
tissue
engineering
and
regenerative
medicine
purposes.
Smart
can
not
only
replicate
physicochemical
properties
of
extracellular
matrix
but
also
mimic
dynamic
processes
that
crucial
regulation
cell
behavior.
Dynamic
changes
be
influenced
by
hydrogel
itself
(isotropic
vs
anisotropic)
or
guided
applying
localized
triggers.
The
resulting
swelling–shrinking,
shape-morphing,
well
patterns
have
been
shown
to
influence
function
in
a
spatiotemporally
controlled
manner.
Furthermore,
use
bioinks
4D
bioprinting
is
very
promising
they
allow
biofabrication
complex
microstructures.
This
perspective
discusses
recent
cutting-edge
advances
current
challenges
field
smart
engineering.
Additionally,
emerging
trends
potential
future
directions
addressed.
Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
312, P. 122718 - 122718
Published: July 27, 2024
Functional
hydrogels
are
used
for
numerous
biomedical
applications
such
as
tissue
engineering,
wound
dressings,
lubricants,
contact
lenses
and
advanced
drug
delivery
systems.
Most
of
them
based
on
synthetic
or
natural
polymers
forming
a
three-dimensional
network
that
contains
aqueous
media.
Among
polymers,
poly(meth)acrylates,
polyethyleneglycols,
poly(vinylalcohols),
poly(vinylpyrrolidones),
PLGA
poly(urethanes)
high
relevance,
whereas
mainly
polysaccharides
hyaluronic
acid,
alginate
chitosan
proteins
albumin,
collagen
elastin.
In
contrast
to
most
biodegradable.
Both
often
chemically
modified
in
order
improve
induce
favorable
properties
functions
like
mechanical
strength,
stiffness,
elasticity,
porosity,
adhesive
properties,
situ
gelling
water
binding
capacity
release
controlling
properties.
Within
this
review
we
provide
an
overview
about
the
broad
spectrum
functional
hydrogels,
summarize
innovative
approaches,
discuss
concept
relevant
clinical
trials
highlight
products
examples
successful
developments.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 215 - 215
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Conventional
drug
delivery
approaches,
including
tablets
and
capsules,
often
suffer
from
reduced
therapeutic
effectiveness,
largely
attributed
to
inadequate
bioavailability
difficulties
in
ensuring
patient
adherence.
These
challenges
have
driven
the
development
of
advanced
systems
(DDS),
with
hydrogels
especially
nanogels
emerging
as
promising
materials
overcome
these
limitations.
Hydrogels,
their
biocompatibility,
high
water
content,
stimuli-responsive
properties,
provide
controlled
targeted
release.
This
review
explores
evolution,
classifications
versus
applications
delivery,
detailing
synthesis
methods,
chemical
crosslinking,
physical
self-assembly,
techniques
such
microfluidics
3D
printing.
It
also
examines
drug-loading
mechanisms
(e.g.,
encapsulation
electrostatic
interactions)
release
strategies
diffusion,
stimuli-responsive,
enzyme-triggered).
gels
demonstrate
significant
advantages
addressing
limitations
traditional
DDS,
offering
improved
stability,
sustained
release,
specificity.
Their
adaptability
extends
various
routes
administration,
topical,
oral,
injectable
forms,
while
further
enhance
targeting
through
nanoscale
precision
stimuli
responsiveness.
Although
transformative
potential
personalized
medicine,
remain
scalable
manufacturing,
regulatory
approval,
delivery.
Future
include
integrating
biosensors
for
real-time
monitoring,
developing
dual-stimuli-responsive
systems,
optimizing
surface
functionalization
advancements
aim
establish
cornerstones
next-generation
solutions,
revolutionizing
paving
way
innovative,
patient-centered
treatments.