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Cyclodextrin-based delivery systems for chemical and genetic drugs: Current status and future
Yikun Gao1, Le Sun2, Chu Qiao3
1School of Medical Devices, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic polysaccharides characterized by their unique hollow structure, making them highly effective carriers for pharmaceutical agents. CD-based delivery systems are extensively utilized to enhance drug stability, increase solubility, improve oral bioavailability, and facilitate controlled release and targeted delivery. This review initially provides a concise overview of nano drug delivery systems, followed by a detailed introduction of the structural features and benefits of CDs. It further summarizes the applications of CD-based delivery systems and offers insights for the rational design of drug delivery systems. In this review, CD-based delivery systems are categorized into several types, such as covalently modified CD derivatives, non-modified CD inclusion complexes, poly-cyclodextrins and others. The application of CD-based systems for the delivery of genetic therapeutic agents and co-delivery of gene and drug is also presented. Finally, this review discusses potential challenges and opportunities that may arise in the future. With the development of nanotechnology and optimization of preparation process, CD-based drug delivery systems will provide a more effective, precise and safe approach to drug therapy.
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