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  • Carbohydrate Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Drug Delivery Systems

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  • Cell surface glycans, as glycoconjugates, are vital in biological processes.
  • Complex glycoconjugates are recognized for their therapeutic potential.
  • The accessibility of glycoconjugates has led to their application in drug delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of glycoconjugates in cell-selective drug delivery.
  • To highlight the therapeutic potential of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and glycopeptides.
  • To broaden the scope of drug delivery systems for effective cancer therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on receptor-mediated binding of glycoconjugates.
  • Analysis of constitutive glycoconjugates for targeted delivery.
  • Exploration of glycoprotein, glycolipid, and glycopeptide applications.

Main Results:

  • Glycoconjugates facilitate receptor-mediated binding for targeted cellular uptake.
  • Specific glycoconjugates enable cell-selective drug delivery strategies.
  • The review identifies key glycoconjugates for advanced therapeutic applications.

Conclusions:

  • Glycoconjugates are promising for developing advanced drug delivery systems.
  • Targeted delivery using glycoconjugates can improve cancer therapy efficacy.
  • Further research into glycoconjugate-based delivery holds significant therapeutic promise.