Innovative preclinical models for pulmonary drug delivery research.

abstract：:Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. Currently, protocols for cancer treatment include surgery to remove diseased and suspect tissues, focused radiation, systemic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and their combinations. With conventional chemotherapy, it is almost impossible to deliver anticancer drugs sp...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Xie Y,Bagby TR,Cohen MS,Forrest ML

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efficient and minimally invasive vector systems appear to be the most appropriate for both gene therapy and drug delivery. Numerous viral and non-viral vectors have been developed. Each vector has its own advantages and limitations. OBJECTIVE:New vectors have been required for overcoming the limitations of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Kaneda Y

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overexpression of VEGF has been identified to be associated with many pathologic processes such as tumors and retinopathy. Inhibiting uncontrolled growth of VEGF is a promising strategy to treat these diseases. Currently small molecule inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies are the primary treatment. However...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Chen S,Feng J,Ma L,Liu Z,Yuan W

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Targeted delivery of antithrombotic (thrombolytic) drugs is expected to increase their efficacy and decrease side effects, especially in the case of thrombolytic enzymes. Liposomes, phospholipid nanosized bubbles with a bilayered membrane structure, have drawn a lot of interest as pharmaceutical carriers for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Elbayoumi TA,Torchilin VP

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary cell culture models for the development of new aerosol medicines are attracting increasing interest. Ease of handling, ethical acceptance and high explanatory power are the main advantages of cell culture systems in pulmonary drug research. OBJECTIVE:Pulmonary cell culture models are described and...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Bur M,Lehr CM

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Alendronate sodium (ALS) is the most common drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis. The challenges facing ALS use include: very poor oral bioavailability (0.6%), esophageal ulcers, and complicated instructions for its use. The objective of this research is to utilize nanotechnology to for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Hosny KM,Ahmed OA,Al-Abdali RT

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Macrophages are involved in the normal defense of the body; however, the varying phenotypes of macrophages and imbalance in their ratio lead to the impairment of immune response initiating the production of inflammation. As the role of macrophages in immunological disorders and their surface receptors modu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Mukhtar M,Ali H,Ahmed N,Munir R,Talib S,Khan AS,Ambrus R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of hydrophilic polymers as a substitute for the Fc-domain in immuno- or non-immuno-based binding proteins is accelerating. Chemical PEGylation has led the way and is still the most advanced and clinically-approved approach. Hydrophilic polymers act by maintaining a flexible conformation and hydroge...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Chen C,Constantinou A,Deonarain M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Macromolecular therapeutics, including enzymes, transcription factors, siRNAs, peptides and large synthetic molecules, can potentially be used to treat human diseases by targeting intracellular molecular pathways and modulating biological responses. However, large macromolecules have no ability to enter ce...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Lönn P,Dowdy SF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gemcitabine, an anticancer drug, is a nucleoside analog deoxycytidine antimetabolite, which acts against a wide range of solid tumors. The limitation of gemcitabine is its rapid inactivation by the deoxycytidine deaminase enzyme following its in vivo administration. AREAS COVERED:One of the most promising...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Celia C,Cosco D,Paolino D,Fresta M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic antibodies are well established as an important class of drugs in modern medicine. The exquisite specificity and affinity for a specific target offered by antibodies has also encouraged their development as delivery vehicles for agents such as radionuclides to target tissues, for radioimmunoimaging and rad...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Kenanova V,Wu AM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Simvastatin (SV) is a drug from the statin class, currently used orally as an anti-cholesterolemic drug. It inhibits the 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-Coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase to reduce cholesterol synthesis. Recently, it has been found that SV also has several other protective pharmacological actions ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Tulbah AS,Ong HX,Colombo P,Young PM,Traini D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inhalation of microparticulate dosage forms can be effectively used in the treatment of respiratory and systemic diseases. OBJECTIVE:Disease states investigated for treatment by inhalation of microparticles were reviewed along with the drugs' pharmacological, pharmacokinetic and physical chemical properties...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Xie Y,Zeng P,Wiedmann TS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: To overcome the rigorous aseptic process widely adopted by commercial long-acting injections, this work aimed to prepare a sterile MPA injection by manipulating the crystal habit through a bottom-up method. Methods: The habit of the precipitated crystals was modified by changing the process conditions. Whe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Sun R,Guo Y,Yin N,Yin J,Yin T,He H,Gou J,Zhang Y,Tang X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Targeting vaccines to the skin epidermis results in the activation of an immune inductive site that is rich in antigen-presenting cells. The superficial location of the skin makes it accessible to vaccine delivery. However, it is difficult to access the epidermis using needle and syringe delivery, and vaccine antigens...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Dean HJ

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noninvasive, transient and local image-guided blood-brain barrier disruption can be accomplished using focused ultrasound exposure with intravascular injection of preformed microbubbles. MRI-guided blood-brain barrier disruption has been demonstrated and has been shown to heal in within a few hours after exposure. The...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Hynynen K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs (beta-blockers) are one of the most frequently used class of cardiovascular drugs that are mainly used in conventional dosage forms., which have their own limitations including hepatic first-pass metabolism, high incidence of adverse effects due to variable absorption profiles, higher ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Aqil M,Sultana Y,Ali A

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The work presents the development of acellular scaffolds extemporaneously embedded with platelet lysate (PL), as an innovative approach in the field of tissue regeneration/reparation. PL embedded scaffolds should have a tridimensional architecture to support cell migration and growth, in order to restore s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Sandri G,Bonferoni MC,Rossi S,Ferrari F,Mori M,Cervio M,Riva F,Liakos I,Athanassiou A,Saporito F,Marini L,Caramella C

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many drug candidates with high therapeutic efficacy have low water solubility, which limits the administration and transport across physiological barriers, for example, the tumor tissue barrier. Therefore, strategies are needed to permeabilize the physiological barriers safely so that hydrophobic drugs may...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Wang G,Wang J,Wu W,Tony To SS,Zhao H,Wang J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Amphiphilic block copolymers are recognized components of parenteral drug nanocarriers. However, their performance in oral administration has barely been evaluated to any great extent. AREAS COVERED:This review provides an overview of the methods used to prepare drug-loaded polymeric micelles and to evalu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Simões SM,Figueiras AR,Veiga F,Concheiro A,Alvarez-Lorenzo C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nanocomposite microparticles are intelligent carriers utilised for pulmonary drug delivery. These carriers are composed of drug-encapsulated nanoparticles dispersed in microstructures of polysaccharides. Upon administration, the inhaled microparticles can penetrate and be deposited deeply in the lung due t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Elsayed I,AbouGhaly MH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Most vaccines are administered by intramuscular injection using a hypodermic needle and syringe. Some limitations of this procedure include reluctance to be immunized because of fear of needlesticks, and concerns associated with the safe disposal of needles after their use. Skin delivery is an alternate ro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Gill HS,Kang SM,Quan FS,Compans RW

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ultrasound enhancement of thrombolysis (sonothrombolysis) is further potentiated by administration of acoustically active microbubbles, which may be developed into powerful adjuvant therapies for thrombolytic treatment of occlusive conditions such as ischaemic stroke. AREAS COVERED:The role of microbubble...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： de Saint Victor M,Crake C,Coussios CC,Stride E

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Socrates Intensive Programme offers annual courses focusing on the specific aspects of innovative therapeutics. The 2004 meeting was coordinated by the University of Parma and covered various subjects in the field of advanced drug delivery and pharmaceutical technology, including sessions on biopharmaceutics, phar...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Jiskoot W,Santi P

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CYPHER (Cordis, Johnson & Johnson) sirolimus-eluting stent and the TAXU (Boston Scientific) paclitaxel-eluting stent have been extensively evaluated and have been proven to be significant novel tools for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Several sirolimus derivatives have already emerged, receiving CE Mark...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Vaina S,Serruys PW

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Biopolymers have been used extensively in the pharmaceutical field. Pectin, a biopolymer, has several unique properties that enable it to be used as an excipient or carrier for oral drug delivery systems. Accordingly, several investigators have identified the benefits of pectin-based delivery systems for o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Sriamornsak P

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injectable life-saving drugs should not be exposed to temperatures <4°C/39°F or >30°C/86°F. Frequently, weather conditions exceed these temperature thresholds in many countries. Insulin is to be kept at 4-8°C/~ 39-47°F until use and once opened, is supposed to be stable for up to 31 days at room temperature ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Pfützner A,Pesach G,Nagar R

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) include hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellant to generate a drug aerosol upon actuation and drugs can be formulated as solution or suspension. Suspended particles can cream or sediment depending on density differences between drug and propellant and shaking the pMDI is ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Chierici V,Cavalieri L,Piraino A,Paleari D,Quarta E,Sonvico F,Melani AS,Buttini F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Plasma protein binding with nanoparticles (NPs) occurs immediately upon their introduction into a physiological environment and is affected by the characteristics of NPs, including their composition, size, shape and surface properties. According to their specific functions, adsorbed proteins can be divided...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Gao H,He Q

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The identification of more efficient gene delivery vehicles (GDVs) is essential to fulfill the expectations of clinical gene therapy. Bacteriophages, due to their excellent safety profile, extreme stability under a variety of harsh environmental conditions and the capability for being genetically manipulat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Bakhshinejad B,Sadeghizadeh M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00