Carbohydrate nanocarriers in biomedical applications: functionalization and construction.

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Drug Delivery

Background:

• Nanocarriers offer targeted therapeutic potential for diseases by specifically targeting tumor or immune cells.
• Carbohydrates are crucial biomolecules that enhance nanocarrier properties like biocompatibility, stability, and biodegradability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in using carbohydrates for nanomedicine development.
• To explore carbohydrate applications in nanocarrier surface-functionalization and construction.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on carbohydrate-based nanomedicines.
• Analysis of carbohydrate roles in nanocarrier design and functionalization.

Main Results:

• Carbohydrates significantly improve nanocarrier performance for therapeutic applications.
• Applications include surface modification and integral nanocarrier construction using various sugar types.

Conclusions:

• Carbohydrate-based nanocarriers represent a promising strategy for effective disease treatment.
• Further research is needed to overcome existing challenges in their development and application.