Self-assembly drug conjugate preparation is a promising approach to improve activity and penetration through physiological barriers of potent small molecules, as well as to reduce any side effects. Drug conjugates can self-assemble in water to form nanoparticles (NPs) that offer several advantages because: (i) they are easy to obtain; (ii) they can reach high local drug concentration in tumor tissues; and (iii) they can reduce the side effects of drugs. All these factors improve drug pharmacokinetic properties. Here, we have reviewed the scope of nanotechnology-based self-assembly drug delivery approaches focusing on prodrugs able to form NPs by self-assembly; we have also summarized the current perspective and challenges facing the successful treatment of cancer.
Self-assembly drug conjugates for anticancer treatment
STELLA, Barbara;DOSIO, Franco;
2016-01-01
Abstract
Self-assembly drug conjugate preparation is a promising approach to improve activity and penetration through physiological barriers of potent small molecules, as well as to reduce any side effects. Drug conjugates can self-assemble in water to form nanoparticles (NPs) that offer several advantages because: (i) they are easy to obtain; (ii) they can reach high local drug concentration in tumor tissues; and (iii) they can reduce the side effects of drugs. All these factors improve drug pharmacokinetic properties. Here, we have reviewed the scope of nanotechnology-based self-assembly drug delivery approaches focusing on prodrugs able to form NPs by self-assembly; we have also summarized the current perspective and challenges facing the successful treatment of cancer.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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