Overcoming the barriers in micellar drug delivery: loading efficiency, in vivo stability, and micelle-cell interaction.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Thermosensitive chitosan/glycerophosphate (C/GP) solutions exhibiting sol-gel transition around body temperature were prepared to develop a class of injectable hydrogel platforms for the imaging and loco-regional treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Indocyanine green (ICG) was loaded in the thermosen...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Salis A,Rassu G,Budai-Szűcs M,Benzoni I,Csányi E,Berkó S,Maestri M,Dionigi P,Porcu EP,Gavini E,Giunchedi P

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：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:Interest in mesoporous silica nanoparticles for drug delivery has resulted in a good understanding of the impact of size and surface chemistry of these nanoparticles on their performance as drug carriers. Shape has emerged as an additional factor that can have a significant effect on delivery efficacy. Rod...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Cong VT,Gaus K,Tilley RD,Gooding JJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：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：:The advent of sophisticated drug delivery strategies for cancer applications has inundated the scientific and clinical community with new tactics and approaches such as molecular targeting, nanotechnology-based methods and personalized therapies. Unfortunately, the clinical impact has been moderate at best, falling si...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Sakamoto J,Annapragada A,Decuzzi P,Ferrari M

更新日期：2007-07-01 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: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：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：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:For poorly soluble compounds, a good bioavailability is typically needed to assess the therapeutic index and the suitability of the compound for technical development. In industry, the selection of the delivery technology is not only driven by technical targets, but also by constraints, such as production ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： van Hoogevest P,Liu X,Fahr A

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：: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：: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: Making selective inhibitors of novel Gram-negative targets is not a substantial challenge - getting them into Gram-negative bacteria to reach their lethal target is the bottleneck. Poor permeability of the antibiotic requires high concentration causing off target activity. The lack of simple experimental...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Winterhalter M

更新日期：2020-11-13 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：INTRODUCTION:Liposomes are well-known as drug carriers, and are now critical components of two of six types of adjuvants present in licensed vaccines. The liposomal vaccine adjuvant field has long been dynamic and innovative, and research in this area is further examined as new commercial products appear in parallel wi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Alving CR,Beck Z,Matyas GR,Rao M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bisphosphonates (BPs) were introduced 45 years ago as anti-osteoporotic drugs and during the last decade have been utilized as bone-targeting groups in systemic treatment of bone diseases. Very recently, strategies of chemical immobilization of BPs in hydrogels and nanocomposites for bone tissue engineerin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Ossipov DA

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：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: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：: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：BACKGROUND:We hypothesized if phagocytosis of liposomes by macrophages could be mitigated through incorporation of a CD47 mimicry peptide (Self peptide: SP) on the surface of liposomes. METHODS:Thin film hydration method followed by extrusion was used to prepare nanoliposomes, and Dox encapsulation in liposomes was do...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Gheibi Hayat SM,Jaafari MR,Hatamipour M,Jamialahmadi T,Sahebkar A

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:The Aluetta™ reusable pen device and instructions for use (IFU) for growth hormone (r-hGH; Saizen®, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany) administration were tested for Human-Factors Usability, to ensure it could be used safely and effectively by the intended users in the intended use environment. RESEARCH DESIGN ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Cachemaille A,Warren SE,Moss S

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：: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：:Introduction: Incorrect inhaler technique is one reason why the efficacies of inhaled asthma treatments in clinical trials and effectiveness in the real world differ. Inhaler technique is critical for drug delivery to the lungs; incorrect technique negatively impacts asthma control and long-term outcomes. Breath-trigg...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug delivery

authors： Usmani O,Roche N,Marshall J,Danagher H,Price D

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00