Bacteriophages as vehicles for gene delivery into mammalian cells: prospects and problems.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Oral delivery of therapeutic peptide hormones offers the promise of greater patient compliance when compared to parenteral administration routes. However, it is a huge challenge in the pharmaceutical field. Due to increasing demand for oral delivery of peptide hormones such as insulin, gonadotropin-releasi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Varamini P,Toth I

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Sativex® spray is clinically utilized to deliver delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol to oral mucosa for systemic absorption. We challenge the consensus that the mechanism of absorption following the oro-mucosal application occurs via the buccal tissue. Areas covered: Correctness of the consensus ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Itin C,Domb AJ,Hoffman A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The mechanical properties and compaction characteristics of different varieties of Assam Bora rice flours (ABRFs) were evaluated and compared with those of official Starch 1500®. METHODS:The material properties and compression characteristics of Assam Bora rice flours were studied by Heckel and Kawakita analysis. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ahmad MZ,Akhter S,Dhiman I,Sharma P,Verma R

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present work focuses on the development of ultra-small solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) encapsulating cyclosporine and calcipotriol, further incorporated into gel, increasing their penetration through the skin. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Developed SLN and NLC were...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Arora R,Katiyar SS,Kushwah V,Jain S

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Cancer is the most formidable human disease. Owing to the heterogeneity of cancer, a single-treatment modality is insufficient for the complete elimination of cancer cells. Therapeutic strategies from various aspects are needed for cancer therapy. These therapeutic agents should be carefully sel...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Kaneda Y

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:dl-Methylphenidate (MPH) remains the most widely used pharmacological agent in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The predominantly dopaminergic mechanism of the psychostimulant actions has become more clearly defined. Neuroimaging and genetic studies are revealing the underlying neuropa...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Patrick KS,González MA,Straughn AB,Markowitz JS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cationic lipid/DNA complexes (lipoplexes) represent an attractive alternative to viral vectors for cell transfection in vitro and in vivo but still suffer from relatively low efficiency. Comprehension of the interactions between vectors and DNA as well as cellular pathways and mechanisms in DNA entry into cells and ul...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Duan Y,Zhang S,Wang B,Yang B,Zhi D

更新日期：2009-12-01 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:The distribution and metabolism of a drug in the organism are dependent on the administration route as well as on the drug formulation. It is important to be able to assess which impact the administration route or formulation of a drug has for its distribution and metabolism. METHODS:The antidepressant drug...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Morineau L,Jacobsen SC,Kleberg K,Hansen HS,Janfelt C

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In any manufacturing process, the success of producing an end product with the desired properties and yield depends on a range of factors that include the equipment, process and formulation variables. It is the interest of manufacturers and researchers to understand each manufacturing process better and as...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Oh CM,Guo Q,Wan Sia Heng P,Chan LW

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to improve the drug loading (DL) and stability of clarithromycin (CLA)-loaded liposomes, and reduce the irritation caused by intravenous administration of CLA. METHODS:A CLA-cholesteryl hemisuccinate (CHEMS) ion pair (CIP) was prepared by the solvent evaporation method and confirmed...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Geng S,Liu X,Xu H,Cai C,Zhang Y,Yao Q,Xu H,Gou J,Yin T,Xiao W,Tang X

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug release and oral absorption of drugs with pH-dependent solubility are influenced by the conditions in the gastrointestinal tract. In some cases, poor oral absorption has been observed for these drugs, causing insufficient drug efficacy. The pH-modification of a formulation could be a promising approac...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Taniguchi C,Kawabata Y,Wada K,Yamada S,Onoue S

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Topically applied small interfering RNA (siRNA) can be an effective treatment for skin disorders. Using noninvasive strategies can be a safe and effective siRNA-permeation-enhancement approach for facilitating skin delivery. It has been demonstrated that noninvasive approaches for enhancing siRNA transport...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Aljuffali IA,Lin YK,Fang JY

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Pulmonary drug delivery is a complex field of research combining physics which drive aerosol transport and deposition and biology which underpins efficacy and toxicity of inhaled drugs. A myriad of preclinical methods, ranging from in-silico to in-vitro, ex-vivo and in-vivo, can be implemented.Areas cove...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ehrmann S,Schmid O,Darquenne C,Rothen-Rutishauser B,Sznitman J,Yang L,Barosova H,Vecellio L,Mitchell J,Heuze-Vourc'h N

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) adherence is suboptimal. ava®, a reusable electromechanical self-injection device (e-Device) developed for certolizumab pegol (CZP) administration, aims to overcome some barriers to increase adherence. This study evaluates patient experience of the e-Device and its tra...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Pouls BPH,Kristensen LE,Petersson M,van den Bemt BJF,Ballerini L,Bruggraber R,Karlen H,Mountian I,van Bracht E,Wiegratz S,Jørgensen TS

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:In situ gel systems refer to a class of novel delivery vehicles, composed of natural, semisynthetic or synthetic polymers, which present the unique property of sol-gel conversion on receipt of biological stimulus. AREAS COVERED:The present review summarizes the latest developments in in situ gel technolog...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Agrawal AK,Das M,Jain S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Test the hypothesis that pegylated meglumine antimoniate-containing liposomes (LMA) and their mixture with non-pegylated (conventional) LMA may be more effective than conventional LMA against visceral leishmaniasis (VL), because of wider drug distribution among different mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) tis...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Azevedo EG,Ribeiro RR,da Silva SM,Ferreira CS,de Souza LE,Ferreira AA,de Oliveira E Castro RA,Demicheli C,Rezende SA,Frézard F

更新日期：2014-10-01 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: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：: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：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：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：:Devices for the aqueous delivery of intranasal corticosteroids to patients with allergic rhinitis have been available since 1984, so there is a need for new devices to be developed to provide ease of use, efficacy and safety. A novel drug delivery system has been developed for fluticasone furoate (FF; GlaxoSmithKline)...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Berger WE,Godfrey JW,Slater AL

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diseases of the inner ear include those of the auditory and vestibular systems, and frequently result in disabling hearing loss or vertigo. Despite a rapidly expanding pipeline of potential cochlear therapeutics, the inner ear remains a challenging organ for targeted drug delivery, and new technologies are...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ayoob AM,Borenstein JT

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Spontaneously constructed from block copolymers in aqueous media, the polymer micelle has been extensively studied as a potential carrier of poorly water-soluble drugs, but cellular uptake pathways and stability of micelles in blood have not yet been clearly understood. An in-depth insight into ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Kim S,Shi Y,Kim JY,Park K,Cheng JX

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The treatment of hard tissue defects, especially those of bone and cartilage, induced by infections or tumors remains challenging. Traditional methods, including debridement with systematic chemotherapy, have shortcomings owing to their inability to eliminate infections and high systematic toxicity. AREA ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Hua L,Lei T,Qian H,Zhang Y,Hu Y,Lei P

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Vascular delivery of several classes of therapeutic agents may benefit from carriage by red blood cells (RBC), for example, drugs that require delivery into phagocytic cells and those that must act within the vascular lumen. The fact that several protocols of infusion of RBC-encapsulated drugs a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Muzykantov VR

更新日期：2010-04-01 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: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