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Revolutionizing anticoagulation: Nanoengineered therapies and precision medicine approaches
Ying Zhang1, Wenqiang Qian2, Weidong Fei2
1Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China; Research Center for Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
Abstract:
With the advancement of therapeutic concepts, early intervention with antithrombotic therapy for patients at potential thrombotic risk is becoming more proactive. Anticoagulant therapy, a critical component of antithrombotic treatment, thus plays a key role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Unfortunately, existing anticoagulation treatments still face many challenges, including abnormal bleeding, allergic reactions, and drug resistance. To identify novel technologies for addressing these issues and explore the latest research developments in the field of anticoagulation, this paper reviewed the advances of anticoagulant factor-loaded nanoplatforms firstly. These systems can precisely deliver anticoagulant drugs to specific targets, improving drug bioavailability and reducing unnecessary systemic side effects. Subsequently, the paper delved into the development of anticoagulant technologies, including the advancements in biocompatible anticoagulant nanomaterials, the application of DNA origami technology, and the progress in external energy-mediated anticoagulation strategies. A common feature of these engineered anticoagulation systems is their ability to modulate the dynamic balance of anticoagulant factors in the body without relying on traditional drugs, enabling more personalized and efficient anticoagulation effects. Finally, the paper examined novel precision anticoagulation strategies that combine biomedical engineering technologies with precision anticoagulation therapy. These strategies can tailor anticoagulation treatments to the specific pathological conditions of individual patients, such as thrombin activity, thereby reducing the risk of excessive anticoagulation. In conclusion, the engineered anticoagulation therapy strategies proposed in this paper represent cutting-edge advancements in anticoagulation medicine, providing more precise and safer solutions for the treatment of thrombotic diseases, and offering important theoretical and practical guidance for future personalized medicine and precision therapies.
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