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Nanoparticle-Driven Advances in Antimicrobial Therapy: Strengthening Peptide Effectiveness
Lalit Kumar1,2, Vikas Aggarwal3, Vishnu Das4
1Department of Pharmaceutics, Shiva Institute of Pharmacy, Chandpur, Bilaspur, H.P. 174004, India.
Current Protein & Peptide Science
|May 15, 2026
Summary
Nanoparticle formulations enhance antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) delivery to combat multidrug-resistant pathogens. These systems improve AMP bioavailability and targeting, overcoming clinical limitations for infectious disease treatment.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Nanomedicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) show potential against multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens.
- Clinical application of AMPs is limited by rapid clearance, poor tissue penetration, and degradation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically analyze nanoparticle systems for antimicrobial peptide (AMP) administration.
- To evaluate advancements and obstacles in nanoparticle-mediated AMP delivery.
Main Methods:
- Systematic analysis of lipidic and polymeric nanoparticles for AMPs.
- Assessment of encapsulation efficiency, release kinetics, biocompatibility, and antibacterial activity.
- Evaluation of in vitro/in vivo data and patented technologies.
Main Results:
- Nanoparticles enhance AMP bioavailability, enabling targeted delivery and reducing toxicity against pathogens like ESKAPE.
- Stimuli-responsive systems and surface functionalization (PEGylation, ligand targeting) improve controlled release, stability, and specificity.
- Regulatory hurdles persist but are being addressed by global initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Nanoparticle-based AMP therapies offer a promising strategy for infectious diseases by overcoming delivery challenges.
- Further research should focus on scalable functionalization and regulatory pathways for clinical translation against MDR infections.
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