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Published on: February 19, 2016
Peptide-Mediated Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery: Developments and Strategies
Yubo Wang1, Lu Zhang2,3, Chen Liu3
1Medical College, Guangxi University, Da-Xue-Dong Road No. 100, Nanning 530004, China.
Abstract:
Effective drug delivery is essential for cancer treatment. Drug delivery systems, which can be tailored to targeted transport and integrated tumor therapy, are vital in improving the efficiency of cancer treatment. Peptides play a significant role in various biological and physiological functions and offer high design flexibility, excellent biocompatibility, adjustable morphology, and biodegradability, making them promising candidates for drug delivery. This paper reviews peptide-mediated drug delivery systems, focusing on self-assembled peptides and peptide-drug conjugates. It discusses the mechanisms and structural control of self-assembled peptides, the varieties and roles of peptide-drug conjugates, and strategies to augment peptide stability. The review concludes by addressing challenges and future directions.
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