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Nanoparticles in drug delivery.

S J Douglas, S S Davis, L Illum

    Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Polyalkylcyanoacrylate nanoparticles offer a biodegradable drug delivery system for cancer chemotherapy. These nanoparticles can be tailored for targeted drug delivery and drug release, with potential for in vivo applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Polymer Chemistry
    • Nanotechnology
    • Drug Delivery Systems

    Background:

    • Alkylcyanoacrylates polymerize into nanoparticles via anionic polymerization in acidified aqueous media.
    • Polyalkylcyanoacrylate nanoparticles are investigated for targeted drug delivery, particularly in cancer chemotherapy.
    • These nanoparticles are biodegradable colloidal carriers capable of incorporating drug substances.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the formulation and characteristics of polyalkylcyanoacrylate nanoparticles for drug delivery.
    • To examine physicochemical variables influencing nanoparticle formation and properties.
    • To discuss drug incorporation, release, targeting strategies, and in vivo applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Anionic polymerization of alkylcyanoacrylates in aqueous media.

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  • Utilizing surfactants and stabilizers (e.g., dextran derivatives) to control particle size and surface properties.
  • Incorporating drugs via surface adsorption or during polymerization.
  • Surface modification with homing devices (e.g., monoclonal antibodies) for targeted delivery.
  • Labeling nanoparticles with gamma-emitting radionuclides for imaging.

    • Main Results:

    • Monodisperse nanoparticles ranging from 20 to 3000 nm can be produced.
    • Stabilizers like dextran enable modification of nanoparticle surface characteristics and charge.
    • Drug incorporation efficiency and release kinetics were studied for model compounds and anticancer drugs.
    • In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated potential for targeted delivery using antibody-coated nanoparticles.

    Conclusions:

    • Polyalkylcyanoacrylate nanoparticles are versatile biodegradable carriers for drug delivery.
    • Particle characteristics and targeting can be controlled through formulation and surface modification.
    • Further research is needed to optimize drug incorporation, release, and in vivo efficacy, while monitoring for potential toxic byproducts like formaldehyde.