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Thermosensitive Polymers and Thermo-Responsive Liposomal Drug Delivery Systems
Waad H Abuwatfa1,2, Nahid S Awad1, William G Pitt3
1Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab Emirates.
Polymers
|March 10, 2022
Summary
Temperature-sensitive nanoparticles release drugs when heated, improving cancer treatment. This review focuses on thermoresponsive liposomal drug delivery systems for targeted cancer therapy.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Temperature changes can trigger drug release from nanoparticles.
- Hyperthermia combined with smart drug delivery systems enhances cancer treatment efficacy.
- Thermoresponsive drug delivery systems (DDSs) improve drug bioavailability and targeted delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the fundamentals of thermosensitive polymers.
- To focus on thermoresponsive liposomal-based drug delivery systems.
- To highlight their application in oncological hyperthermia.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on thermosensitive polymers.
- Analysis of thermoresponsive liposomal formulations.
- Discussion of applications in drug delivery.
Main Results:
- Thermosensitive polymers enable controlled drug release.
- Liposomal DDSs offer enhanced bioavailability and targeted delivery.
- Synergistic effects of hyperthermia and DDSs in cancer treatment.
Conclusions:
- Thermoresponsive liposomal DDSs are promising for targeted cancer therapy.
- Optimized DDS design is crucial for synergistic effects.
- Further research into thermosensitive polymers is warranted.
