The Role of Inhaled Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles in Lung Cancer Therapy
Pharmaceutics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(8), С. 969 - 969
Опубликована: Июль 23, 2024
Lung
cancer
is
the
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide,
largely
due
to
limited
efficacy
anticancer
drugs,
which
primarily
attributed
insufficient
doses
reaching
lungs.
Additionally,
patients
undergoing
treatment
experience
severe
systemic
adverse
effects
distribution
drugs
non-targeted
sites.
In
light
these
challenges,
there
has
been
a
growing
interest
in
pulmonary
administration
for
lung
cancer.
This
route
allows
be
delivered
directly
lungs,
resulting
high
local
concentrations
that
can
enhance
antitumor
while
mitigating
toxic
effects.
However,
poses
challenge
overcoming
mechanical,
chemical,
and
immunological
defenses
respiratory
tract
prevent
inhaled
drug
from
properly
penetrating
To
overcome
drawbacks,
use
nanoparticles
inhaler
formulations
may
promising
strategy.
Nanoparticles
assist
minimizing
clearance,
increasing
penetration
into
epithelium,
enhancing
cellular
uptake.
They
also
facilitate
increased
stability,
promote
controlled
release,
delivery
target
sites,
such
as
tumor
environment.
Among
them,
chitosan-based
demonstrate
advantages
over
other
polymeric
nanocarriers
their
unique
biological
properties,
including
activity
mucoadhesive
capacity.
These
properties
have
potential
when
administered
via
route.
view
above,
this
paper
provides
an
overview
research
conducted
on
drug-loaded
incorporated
devices
Furthermore,
article
addresses
emerging
technologies,
siRNA
(small
interfering
RNA),
context
therapy.
Particularly,
recent
studies
employing
are
described.
Язык: Английский
Research advances in polyphenols from Chinese herbal medicine for the prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a review
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 4, 2025
Язык: Английский
Beyond the pill: incrimination of nuclear factor-kappa B and their targeted phytomedicine for pulmonary fibrosis
Akarsha Balnadupete,
Fathimath Muneesa Moideen,
Aleena Varughese
и другие.
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 26, 2025
Язык: Английский
Targeted Drug Delivery System for Pulmonary Fibrosis: Design and Development of Biomaterials
BIO Integration,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Pulmonary
fibrosis
(PF)
is
a
progressive
interstitial
lung
disease
characterized
by
excessive
extracellular
matrix
deposition
and
tissue
scarring,
leading
to
impaired
function
respiratory
failure.
Although
current
treatments,
such
as
pirfenidone
nintedanib,
slow
progression,
they
fail
completely
halt
or
reverse
fibrosis.
Therefore,
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
are
needed.
Targeted
drug
delivery
systems
(TDDSs)
emerging
promising
solutions.
Biomaterials
play
critical
roles
in
these
enhancing
specificity,
availability,
efficacy,
while
minimizing
systemic
toxicity.
The
most
notable
biomaterials
include
nanotechnology-based
systems,
including
liposomes
polymeric
nanoparticles,
which
facilitate
penetration
release
fibrotic
tissues.
Hydrogels
have
three-dimensional
structures
providing
controlled
sustained
at
inflammation
sites,
therefore
particularly
valuable
PF
treatment.
Furthermore,
biological
carriers
stem
cells
vesicles
biocompatibility
anti-inflammatory
effects
that
improve
outcomes.
Despite
the
potential
of
clinical
translation
hindered
several
challenges,
immune
clearance,
stability
platforms,
optimization
retention
within
diseased
Interdisciplinary
approaches
integrating
precision
medicine
with
advancements
may
provide
solutions
opening
new
avenues
for
This
review
discusses
developments
targeted
PF,
emphasizing
importance
biomaterials,
mechanisms
barriers
involved
pulmonary
delivery,
future
perspectives
overcoming
limitations.
ultimate
goal
patient
outcomes
revolutionizing
approach
treatment
through
advanced
technologies.
Язык: Английский
An Inhaled Nanoemulsion Encapsulating a Herbal Drug for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment
Pharmaceutics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(5), С. 540 - 540
Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2025
Background:
Celastrol
(Cela),
a
phytochemical
extracted
from
Tripterygium
wilfordii,
has
been
extensively
investigated
for
its
potential
anti-inflammatory,
anti-psoriatic,
antioxidant,
neuroprotective,
and
antineoplastic
properties.
However,
clinical
translation
is
limited
due
to
poor
bioavailability,
low
solubility,
nonspecific
toxicity.
This
study
aimed
develop
evaluate
an
inhalable
Cela-loaded
nanoemulsion
(NE)
formulation
enhance
targeted
drug
delivery
therapeutic
efficacy
in
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC).
Methods:
The
NE
was
optimized
using
Capmul
MCM
(25%),
Tween
80
(20%),
Transcutol
HP
(5%),
water
(50%)
as
the
oil,
surfactant,
co-surfactant,
aqueous
phase,
respectively.
Physicochemical
characterization
included
globule
size,
zeta
potential,
release
simulated
fluid.
In
vitro
aerosolization
performance,
cytotoxicity
NSCLC
lines
(A549),
scratch
clonogenic
assays,
3D
tumor
spheroid
models
were
employed
assess
potential.
Results:
showed
size
of
201.4
±
3.7
nm
−15.7
0.2
mV.
Drug
sustained,
with
20.4
5.5%,
29.1
10%,
64.6
4.1%,
88.1
5.2%
released
at
24,
48,
72,
120
h,
studies
indicated
median
aerodynamic
particle
4.8
μm,
confirming
respirability
lung.
Cell
culture
higher
toxicity
NE-Cela
cells.
significantly
reduced
A549
viability,
showing
~6-fold
decrease
IC50
(0.2
0.1
μM)
compared
Cela
alone
(1.2
μM).
Migration
assays
demonstrated
proliferation,
supported
activity
tumor-like
environments.
Conclusions:
improved
Cela’s
physicochemical
limitations
enhanced
anti-cancer
models.
These
findings
support
targeted,
well-tolerated
option
treatment.
Язык: Английский
Investigation of Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Deformable Nanovesicles for Insulin Nebulization Inhalation
Pharmaceutics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(7), С. 879 - 879
Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2024
Nebulized
inhalation
offers
a
noninvasive
method
for
delivering
drugs
to
treat
both
local
respiratory
and
systemic
diseases.
In
this
study,
insulin
was
used
as
model
drug
design
series
of
deformable
nanovesicles
(DNVs)
with
key
quality
attributes,
including
particle
size,
deformability,
load
capacity.
We
investigated
the
effects
these
properties
on
aerosol
generation,
macrophage
phagocytosis,
bloodstream
penetration.
The
results
showed
that
deformability
improved
nebulization
performance
reduced
benefiting
delivery.
However,
advantage
DNVs
transmembrane
penetration
not
evident
in
alveolar
epithelium.
Within
size
range
80–490
nm,
smaller
IPC-DNVs,
easier
it
is
evade
clearance
by
macrophages
more
effective
vivo
hypoglycemic
efficacy
will
be.
3–5
mg/mL,
lower
resulted
better
efficacy.
area
above
blood
glucose
decline
curve
time
(AAC)
nebulized
2.32
times
higher
than
solution,
demonstrating
feasibility
advantages
pulmonary
delivery
biomacromolecule
drugs.
This
study
provides
insights
into
construction
formulation
optimization
carriers.
Язык: Английский