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Polysaccharide colloidal particles as delivery systems for macromolecules.

K A Janes1, P Calvo, M J Alonso

  • 1Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews
|March 17, 2001
PubMed
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Chitosan-based colloidal carriers show promise for delivering complex molecules across mucosal surfaces. These carriers effectively transport peptides via the nasal route and DNA for transfection applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Drug Delivery
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Mucosal delivery of complex molecules like peptides and DNA faces significant challenges in achieving efficient transport across biological barriers.
  • Chitosan, a hydrophilic polysaccharide, is emerging as a key material for developing colloidal carriers to enhance macromolecule delivery.
  • Research is focused on creating effective chitosan-based systems for improved mucosal and epithelial transport.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review methods for associating macromolecules with chitosan into colloidal structures.
  • To analyze the efficacy of these chitosan-based carriers in improving macromolecule transport through mucosae and epithelia.
  • To highlight the potential applications and future directions for chitosan in mucosal drug delivery.

Main Methods:

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  • Formation of chitosan colloidal particles through mechanisms like ionic crosslinking, desolvation, and ionic complexation.
  • Chemical modification of chitosan to create self-assemblies and vesicles for macromolecule association.
  • Evaluation of in vivo efficacy for specific applications such as DNA transfection and peptide nasal delivery.

Main Results:

  • Chitosan effectively forms colloidal particles capable of entrapping various macromolecules.
  • DNA-chitosan hybrid nanospheres demonstrated suitability as transfection carriers.
  • Ionically crosslinked chitosan nanoparticles proved effective for peptide transport across the nasal mucosa.

Conclusions:

  • Chitosan-based colloidal carriers offer a viable strategy for enhancing the mucosal delivery of complex molecules.
  • These systems show demonstrated efficacy in specific applications, including gene delivery and peptide transport.
  • Further development holds significant potential for advancing mucosal drug delivery technologies.