Strategies for tumor-directed delivery of siRNA.

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：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: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：BACKGROUND:Liposomes, phospholipids, nanosized bubbles with a bilayered membrane structure, have drawn a lot of interest as pharmaceutical carriers for drugs and genes. In particular, liposomes are widely used for drug delivery into tumors. OBJECTIVE:In many cases, to enhance the efficacy of the liposomal drugs, drug-...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Torchilin V

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various techniques have been developed to prepare nanoparticles for the delivery of drugs. The implementation of these techniques for large-scale production is still in its infancy, as it requires defined steps which include excipient compatibility, process feasibility, formulation optimization, process optimization, ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Saraf S

更新日期：2009-02-01 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:Calcium channel blockers are a very important class of antihypertensive drugs. Most calcium channel blockers (CCBs) exhibiting low oral bioavailability are required to be taken more than once a day due to their short half-lives which result in poor patient compliance. There is an ineluctable requirement fo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ahad A,Al-Jenoobi FI,Al-Mohizea AM,Aqil M,Kohli K

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Oxidative stress has generally been recognized as an important factor in the pathogenesis of human diseases, making antioxidant therapy a plausible strategy to either prevent or treat human disorders. Yet so far, numerous antioxidant-based clinical trials aimed at developing clinically approved protocols h...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Weissig V,Guzman-Villanueva D

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:The use of gated mesoporous silica solids as suitable systems for controlled-release protocols is reviewed. These materials are based on mesoporous silica supports that can be prepared with tailor-made pores of around 2 - 10 nm and that show a very large specific surface area (up to 1200 m(2)/g), thus having a large l...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Aznar E,Martínez-Máñez R,Sancenón F

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Cisplatin has been indicated for several malignancies all over the world for many years. Increasing patient tolerance for high dose of chemotherapeutics and reducing side effects has been granted by drug encapsulated liposomal systems. There have been much efforts for improving cisplatin delivery to the ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Zahednezhad F,Zakeri-Milani P,Shahbazi Mojarrad J,Valizadeh H

更新日期：2020-04-01 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: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：INTRODUCTION:Considering that the number of patients afflicted by posterior eye diseases is increasing, effective drug delivery is currently in high clinical demand. Topical administration has been identified as the preferred option, while sufferingfrom multiple barriers. The development of nanoparticle-based drug deli...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Wang Y,Xu X,Gu Y,Cheng Y,Cao F

更新日期：2018-07-01 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: 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：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：: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:Transportation of the nutrients and other substances from the blood to the brain is selectively controlled by the brain capillary endothelial cells that form a restrictive barrier, so-called blood-brain barrier (BBB). Currently, there is no unimpeachable approach to overcome the BBB obstructiveness because...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Jafari B,Pourseif MM,Barar J,Rafi MA,Omidi Y

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Viral and non-viral vectors have been used as methods of delivery in gene therapy for many CNS diseases. Currently, viral vectors such as adeno-associated viruses (AAV), retroviruses, lentiviruses, adenoviruses and herpes simplex viruses (HHV) are being used as successful vectors in gene therapy at clinica...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Jayant RD,Sosa D,Kaushik A,Atluri V,Vashist A,Tomitaka A,Nair M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade, interest in physical organogels has grown rapidly with the discovery and synthesis of a very large number of diverse molecules, which can gel organic solvents at low concentrations. The gelator molecules immobilise large volumes of liquid following their self-assembly into a variety of aggregates s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Murdan S

更新日期：2005-05-01 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：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:Cancer initiating or stem cells (CSCs) are a small population of cells in the tumor mass, which have been reported to be present in different types of cancers. CSCs usually reside within the tumor and are responsible for reoccurrence of cancer. The imprecise, inaccessible nature and increased efflux of con...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ahmad G,Amiji MM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Polymer-drug conjugates are an important part of polymer therapeutics. Recently, they have been used as an appealing platform for drug delivery. As a delivery vector, the route of administration performs a serious impact on the accessibility of drug molecules to their respective target site and therapeutic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Pang X,Yang X,Zhai G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

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：: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：BACKGROUND:Although various injected peptide and protein therapeutics have been developed successfully over the past 25 years, several pharmacokinetic and immunological challenges are still encountered that can limit the efficacy of both novel and established biotech molecules. OBJECTIVE AND METHOD:PEGylation is a pop...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ryan SM,Mantovani G,Wang X,Haddleton DM,Brayden DJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The prediction of the in vivo drug release characteristics of modified release (MR) oral dosage forms by in vitro dissolution tests is a prerequisite for successful product development. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:To improve the predictive power of dissolution testing, the authors recently dev...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Garbacz G,Klein S,Weitschies W

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00