Physicochemical and physiological considerations for efficient nose-to-brain targeting.

abstract：:With the advent of new, and often expensive, therapeutics designed for aerosol delivery to the lung, there is a need to improve the targeting and efficiency of their delivery. By controlling breathing patterns associated with inhaled aerosols, it has been shown that deposition in the lung can be both maximised and tar...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Bennett WD

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:Most pathogens colonize and invade the host at mucosal surfaces, such as the lung and the intestine. To combat intestinal pathogens the induction of local adaptive immune responses is required, which is mainly achieved through oral vaccination. However, most vaccines are ineffective when given orally owing...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Devriendt B,De Geest BG,Cox E

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) with monoclonal antibodies and their fragments labelled with radionuclides emitting α -particles, β-particles or Auger electrons have been used for many years in the development of anticancer strategies. While RIT has resulted in approved radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment of h...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Martins CD,Kramer-Marek G,Oyen WJG

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Clinical translation of siRNA therapeutics has been severely limited due to the lack of stable and sustained siRNA delivery systems. Furthermore, when nanocarrier systems with siRNA are administered systemically to treat diseases, insufficient doses reach the target tissue. Here we report the successful deve...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Tan YF,Lee YS,Seet LF,Ng KW,Wong TT,Venkatraman S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review article provides an assessment of advantages/limitations of the use of current in vitro release models to predict in vivo performance of parenteral sustained release products (injectable depots). As highlighted, key characteristics influencing the in vivo drug fate may vary with the route of administration...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Larsen C,Larsen SW,Jensen H,Yaghmur A,Ostergaard J

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Drug combinations have been the standard of care in the treatment of cancer for > 50 years. Typically, combination chemotherapy uses agents with non-overlapping toxicities which are escalated to their maximum tolerated dose. However, emerging evidence indicates that this approach may not be prov...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Dicko A,Mayer LD,Tardi PG

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of oral and periodontal diseases and associated anomalies accounts for a significant proportion of the healthcare burden, with the manifestations of these conditions being functionally and psychologically debilitating. Growth factors are critical to the development, maturation, maintenance and repair of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Kaigler D,Cirelli JA,Giannobile WV

更新日期：2006-09-01 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: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：: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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is the most overwhelming type of leishmaniasis associated with the poverty of developing countries and usually mortal if untreated. Most of the conventionally used dosage forms offer us the shortcomings of toxic side effects and emergence of drug resistance. Several e...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Gupta S,Pal A,Vyas SP

更新日期：2010-03-01 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: 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:Transdermal drug delivery has several known advantages over the oral route and hypodermic injections. The number of drugs that can be taken up transdermally is, however, limited owing to the innate barrier function of the skin. New transdermal drug candidates need to be tested extensively before being used...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Van Gele M,Geusens B,Brochez L,Speeckaert R,Lambert J

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Topical drug delivery is a challenging area with many advantages such as avoidance of first passage effect, stabilization of blood concentrations and attainment of local therapeutic effect with fewer side effects. Despite all these advantages, topical drug delivery remains limited to few molecules, since s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Marto J,Ascenso A,Simoes S,Almeida AJ,Ribeiro HM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A nanosuspension or nanocrystal suspension is a versatile formulation combining conventional and innovative features. It comprises 100% pure drug nanoparticles with sizes in the nano-scale range, generally stabilized by surfactants or polymers. Nanosuspensions are usually obtained in liquid media with bott...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Leone F,Cavalli R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Thymoquinone (TQ), 2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzo-1, 4-quinone, the main active constituent of Nigella sativa (NS) plant, has been proven to be of great therapeutic aid in various in vitro and in vivo conditions. Despite the promising therapeutic activities of TQ, this molecule is not yet in the clinical tria...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Rathore C,Rathbone MJ,Chellappan DK,Tambuwala MM,Pinto TJA,Dureja H,Hemrajani C,Gupta G,Dua K,Negi P

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：:Introduction: Systemically administered non-viral gene delivery systems face multiple biological barriers that decrease their efficiency. These systems are rapidly cleared from the circulation and sufficient concentrations do not accumulate in diseased tissues. A number of targeting strategies can be used to provide f...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Khalil IA,Sato Y,Harashima H

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

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：INTRODUCTION:Nanoparticles are anticipated to overcome persistent challenges in efficient drug delivery, but the limitations associated with conventional methods of preparation are resulting in slow translation from research to clinical applications. Due to their enormous potential, microfluidic technologies have emerg...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Martins JP,Torrieri G,Santos HA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functionalised carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) are emerging as new tools in the field of nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine. This is because they can be easily manipulated and modified by encapsulation with biopolymers or by covalent linking of solubilising groups to the external walls and tips. The possibility of incorpora...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Bianco A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Current therapies of neurodegenerative or neurometabolic diseases are, to a large extent, hampered by the inability of drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This very tight barrier severely restricts the entrance of molecules from the blood into the brain, especially macromolecular substances (i....

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Tosi G,Duskey JT,Kreuter J

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Active targeting of bioactive molecules by physicochemical association with hyaluronic acid (HA) is an attractive approach in current nanomedicine because HA is biocompatible, non-toxic and non-inflammatory. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:This review focuses on synthesis, physicochemical characte...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ossipov DA

更新日期：2010-06-01 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