Dynamic nanoassembly-based drug delivery system (DNDDS): Learning from nature.
Xi Hu1, Fangyuan Li2, Fan Xia3
1Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Center of Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews
|June 17, 2021
Summary
Dynamic nanoassembly-based drug delivery systems (DNDDS) offer promising disease diagnosis and therapy. Learning from nature enhances understanding of nano-bio interactions for precise control of DNDDS in vivo.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Dynamic nanoassembly-based drug delivery systems (DNDDS) are evolving for advanced disease diagnosis and therapy.
- Understanding dynamic nano-bio interactions is crucial for precise in vivo control of DNDDS.
- Nature provides inspiration for designing sophisticated DNDDS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore natural systems for insights into DNDDS design and function.
- To deepen the understanding of nano-bio interactions for fine control of DNDDS.
- To review state-of-the-art DNDDS designs, interactions, and functionalities.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing literature on DNDDS inspired by molecular, subcellular, and cellular levels in nature.
- Analyzing ingenious designs and controllable functionalities of DNDDS under various stimuli.
- Discussing assembly strategies and response mechanisms tailored to diseased microenvironments.
Main Results:
- Highlighting state-of-the-art DNDDS with controllable functionalities inspired by nature.
- Demonstrating how nano-bio interactions can be leveraged for precise DNDDS control.
- Showcasing tailored DNDDS assembly and response mechanisms for specific disease microenvironments.
Conclusions:
- Nature-inspired designs offer significant potential for advancing DNDDS.
- Further research into nano-bio interactions is key for optimizing DNDDS performance.
- Addressing current challenges will pave the way for future DNDDS innovations.
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