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  • 1a Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas , Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León , San Nicolás de los Garza , México.

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Polymeric nanoparticles offer a novel solution for delivering plant extracts, overcoming challenges like toxicity and instability. This approach enhances therapeutic efficacy and enables safer clinical applications of natural compounds.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Plant extracts possess diverse biological activities beneficial for treating various diseases.
  • Traditional extraction methods using organic solvents pose formulation and safety challenges for direct human use.
  • Complex composition, toxicity, and instability hinder the clinical application of plant extracts.

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  • To review the development and application of polymeric nanoparticles for plant extract encapsulation and administration.
  • To detail encapsulation techniques, nanoparticle characteristics, and in vitro/in vivo assay results.

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  • Review of existing research on polymeric nanoparticles for plant extract delivery.
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Keywords:
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  • Evaluation of toxicity data and therapeutic efficacy from preclinical studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Polymeric nanoparticles can effectively encapsulate plant extracts, mitigating toxicity.
    • Encapsulation improves the stability of plant extracts and enables targeted delivery.
    • In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate enhanced therapeutic potential of encapsulated plant extracts.

    Conclusions:

    • Polymeric nanoparticles represent a promising strategy for overcoming limitations of plant extract-based therapies.
    • This formulation approach enhances safety, stability, and efficacy for clinical translation.
    • Further research into nanoparticle-based delivery systems can unlock the full therapeutic potential of natural plant compounds.