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Antimicrobial peptides towards clinical application: Delivery and formulation
Cheng Wang1, Tingting Hong1, Pengfei Cui1
1Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164, China.
Antimicrobial peptides offer new ways to fight drug-resistant microbes. This review covers formulation and delivery strategies to overcome challenges like stability and bioavailability for clinical use.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Materials Science
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) show potential against multidrug-resistant (MDR) microbes.
- Clinical application of AMPs is hindered by stability, cytotoxicity, and bioavailability issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the delivery and formulation of antimicrobial peptides.
- To categorize strategies for overcoming AMP limitations for clinical translation.
Main Methods:
- Categorization of delivery strategies based on physical interactions and chemical conjugation.
- Review of various carriers: inorganic (gold, silver, silica nanoparticles) and organic (micelles, liposomes, hydrogels).
- Analysis of targeted delivery, responsive release, and oral bioavailability enhancement techniques.
Main Results:
- Diverse formulation approaches utilizing inorganic and organic carriers have been developed.
- Targeted delivery and responsive release systems aim to improve efficacy and reduce side effects.
- Physical and chemical methods are being explored to enhance oral bioavailability of AMPs.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress has been made in AMP delivery and formulation.
- Overcoming inherent peptide limitations is crucial for successful clinical application of AMPs.
- This review provides a comprehensive overview of strategies to advance AMPs towards clinical use.
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