Mitochondria and neurodegenerative diseases: the promising role of nanotechnology in targeted drug delivery.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rapid clearance of drugs from the body results in short therapeutic half-life and is an integral property of many protein and peptide-based drugs. To maintain the desired therapeutic effect patients are required to administer higher doses more frequently, which is inconvenient and risks undesirable side ef...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Sleep D

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dextran is a family of natural polysaccharides that is widely under investigation for use as polymeric carriers in novel drug delivery systems. The optimal drug delivery (and consequently maximum therapeutic effect) will be accomplished when carrier systems are used mainly for drugs with antitumoral activi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Varshosaz J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The review presents the design strategy and synthesis of multifunctional dendrimers and hyperbranched polymers with the objective to develop effective drug delivery systems. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:Well-characterized, commercially available dendritic polymers were subjected to functionaliz...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Paleos CM,Tsiourvas D,Sideratou Z,Tziveleka LA

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gastroretentive floating drug delivery systems have emerged as efficient approaches for enhancing the bioavailability and controlled delivery of various therapeutic agents. Significant advancements exploiting chitosan have been made worldwide, in order to investigate these systems according to patient requ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Pahwa R,Saini N,Kumar V,Kohli K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Long circulating liposomal drug carriers are widely used in experimental cancer therapy because they avoid excretion and benefit from the enhanced permeability and retention-effect to accumulate at the tumor site while simultaneously limiting systemic exposure to the cytotoxic drug due to their high stabil...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Oude Blenke E,Mastrobattista E,Schiffelers RM

更新日期：2013-10-01 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:The utility of controlled and sustained release of drugs from polymeric systems, both bulk (hydrogels) and colloids (nanoparticles), is a key point that should be addressed. Unfortunately, classic delivery systems are essentially driven by diffusion, which is very quick due to the high concentration gradie...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Mauri E,Papa S,Masi M,Veglianese P,Rossi F

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present work aims to formulate nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) exhibiting high skin deposition and high inherent antioxidant potential to repurpose the use of melatonin hormone and some antioxidant oils in the treatment of androgenic alopecia (AGA). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:NLCs were characteriz...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Hatem S,Nasr M,Moftah NH,Ragai MH,Geneidi AS,Elkheshen SA

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Polymers can be designed to modify their features as a function of the level and nature of the surrounding microorganisms. Such responsive polymers can endow drug delivery systems and drug-medical device combination products with improved performance against intracellular infections and biofilms. AREAS CO...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Alvarez-Lorenzo C,Garcia-Gonzalez CA,Bucio E,Concheiro A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this work is to synthesize a novel stable and biodegradable nitric oxide (NO) donor polymer based on a chitosan backbone. This polymer needed to be linked to glutathione (GSH), which was nitrosated in a second step. This polymer has been developed as an NO delivery platform that could be further e...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Shah SU,Martinho N,Socha M,Pinto Reis C,Gibaud S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nasal drug delivery that exploits the olfactory and trigeminal neuronal pathways to deliver drugs to the brain is being widely explored by pharmaceutical companies, for the delivery of challenging drugs. Low-molecular-weight and lipophilic drugs are effectively absorbed by the intranasal route for efficaci...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Bahadur S,Pathak K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle (SPION)-based carrier systems have many advantages over other nanoparticle-based systems. They are biocompatible, biodegradable, facilely tunable and superparamagnetic and thus controllable by an external magnetic field. These attributes enable their broad biomedic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Mok H,Zhang M

更新日期：2013-01-01 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:Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerisation is now an established tool for polymer chemists to create various polymer architectures with precise control over the molecular weight, and to install a variety of different moieties onto the polymer chain ends. Recently, there seems to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Gregory A,Stenzel MH

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Even though pulmonary diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world, exceedingly few life-prolonging therapies have been developed for these maladies. Relief may finally come from nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery. AREAS COVERED:Here, we focus on four conditions for w...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Brenner JS,Greineder C,Shuvaev V,Muzykantov V

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop orodispersible films (ODF) based on hydrophobic polymers with higher stability to ordinary environmental humidity conditions without compromising their fast disintegration time. METHODS:A quality by design approach was applied to screen three different formulations each one based on a different h...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Borges AF,Silva BM,Silva C,Coelho JF,Simões S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This topic is important as it allows for improved specificity in drug delivery, providing possibilities for reduced side effects, and thereby improved pharmacotherapy. As a wealth of different polymers and mechanisms of action has been suggested, a systematic overview of the field is of current importance....

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Calejo MT,Sande SA,Nyström B

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common causes of blindness among the working population worldwide. Clearly, there is an unmet clinical need to find better treatment options for DR. Areas covered: The literature search was conducted on PubMed with no limitation on language or year of publicatio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Nirmal J,Radhakrishnan K,Moreno M,Natarajan JV,Laude A,Lim TH,Venkatraman S,Agrawal R

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many new drug substances have low aqueous solubility which can cause poor bioavailability after oral administration. The application of solid dispersions is a useful method to increase the dissolution rate of these drugs and thereby improve their bioavailability. So far, several methods have been developed...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Srinarong P,de Waard H,Frijlink HW,Hinrichs WL

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Poloxamer based in situ gelling systems offer numerous advantages in drug delivery; however, their application as prolonged-release delivery platforms is limited mainly due to their weak mechanical properties and the interconnected aqueous network causing fast gel erosion and drug diffusion.Area covered:...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Abdeltawab H,Svirskis D,Sharma M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The field of infectious diseases is in crisis and there is a need for strategies that can facilitate the rapid development of new antimicrobial agents. Radioimmunotherapy (RIT), a therapeutic modality originally developed for cancer treatment, has recently been suggested as a novel therapy for the treatment of a varie...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Dadachova E,Casadevall A

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that remarkably affects the quality-of-life of patients. Chamomile oil is used to treat skin inflammations. We evaluated the efficacy of chamomile oil and nanoemulgel formulations as a natural alternative therapeutic option for atopic dermatitis.Rese...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： El-Salamouni NS,Ali MM,Abdelhady SA,Kandil LS,Elbatouti GA,Farid RM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and efficient new strategies are urgently needed to combat its high mortality and morbidity statistics. Fortunately, over the years, nanotechnology has evolved as a frontrunner in the areas of imaging, diagnostics and therapy, giving the possibility of monitorin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Luque-Michel E,Imbuluzqueta E,Sebastián V,Blanco-Prieto MJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Conventional chloramphenicol (CHL) eye drops are widely used anti-infection formulations for acute bacterial conjunctivitis. However, the therapeutic effects are limited by insufficient concentration in the conjunctival sac. Hence, the objective of this study is to formulate and develop novel CHL eye drops ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Xu Y,Zhang C,Zhu X,Wang X,Wang H,Hu G,Fu Q,He Z

更新日期：2019-06-01 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:Delivery of macromolecular drugs is an important field in medical research. However, macromolecules are usually unable to cross the cell membrane without the assistance of a delivery system. Cell penetrating peptides (CPPs) are unique tools to gain access to the cell interior and deliver a bioactive cargo ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Kurrikoff K,Gestin M,Langel Ü

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fueled by a growing global expectation of the health and medical fields, billions of dollars/euros/pounds are invested every year in the research of new biological and chemical entities. However, little interest is seen in the development of novel drug delivery systems. One such system, pre-filled syringe ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ingle RG,Agarwal AS

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The ever-increasing developments in pharmaceutical formulations have led to the widespread use of biodegradable polymers in various forms and configurations. In particular, interpenetrating network (IPN) and semi-IPN polymer structures that are capable of releasing drugs in a controlled manner have gained ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Aminabhavi TM,Nadagouda MN,More UA,Joshi SD,Kulkarni VH,Noolvi MN,Kulkarni PV

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Efficient systemic delivery of low-molecular-mass therapeutics to neuronal tissue remains a central issue not only to drug development but also to the chronic treatment of a range of neurodegenerative disorders. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:This review discusses the potential of using RNA inter...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Campbell M,Ozaki E,Humphries P

更新日期：2010-07-01 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