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Microalgae as novel drug-delivery system for biomedical field
Yueyou Dai1, Dandan Guo1,2, Aifang Li1,2
1Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Drug Delivery
|January 27, 2026
Summary
Microalgae show promise as drug delivery systems (DDS) due to their biocompatibility and targeted release capabilities. Research is advancing microalgae drug-delivery systems (MDDS) for improved medical treatments.
Area of Science:
- Biomedicine and Drug Delivery
- Biomaterials Science
- Microalgal Biotechnology
Background:
- Microalgae possess unique biological characteristics and diverse morphology, making them promising candidates for biomedical applications.
- Their readily functionalizable surfaces enable efficient drug carrying and targeted release, addressing challenges like toxicity and immunogenicity.
- Microalgae-based drug delivery systems (MDDS) are particularly relevant for treating diseases associated with hypoxia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review the current research on microalgae drug-delivery systems (MDDS).
- To explore strategies for enhancing drug loading capacity, stability, and targeting of microalgae-based DDS.
- To discuss the future prospects and challenges of MDDS in clinical applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on microalgae applications in drug delivery.
- Analysis of various microalgae-based strategies for drug encapsulation and release.
- Examination of methods for improving the performance and tracking of MDDS.
Main Results:
- Microalgae offer advantages over traditional biomaterials in drug delivery, including reduced toxicity and improved biocompatibility.
- Current research focuses on optimizing microalgae for enhanced drug load, stability, and targeted delivery.
- Strategies for target positioning and tracking of microalgae carriers are being developed.
Conclusions:
- Microalgae hold significant potential for developing advanced drug delivery systems (DDS).
- Further research and technological advancements in cultivation and production are crucial for expanding clinical applications of MDDS.
- Microalgae-based DDS offer a promising avenue for more effective and safer therapeutic options.
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