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Microparticles with neuroactive agents

J Filipović-Grcić1, D Maysinger, I Jalsenjak

  • 1Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy & Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Croatia.

Journal of Microencapsulation
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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Biodegradable microcapsules and microspheres offer promising drug delivery systems (DDS) for the central nervous system (CNS). These systems can carry neuroactive substances or cells for targeted therapeutic administration.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Drug Delivery

Background:

  • Central nervous system (CNS) drug delivery faces significant challenges due to the blood-brain barrier.
  • Microparticulate systems offer potential solutions for targeted and sustained delivery of therapeutics to the CNS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of biodegradable and biocompatible microcapsules and microspheres for CNS drug delivery.
  • To summarize the role of these systems in delivering neuroactive substances or cells.
  • To discuss closely related drug delivery systems for the CNS.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on microparticulate drug delivery systems.
  • Analysis of biodegradable and biocompatible materials used in microencapsulation.

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  • Evaluation of neuroactive substances and cell-based therapies delivered via microcapsules/microspheres.

    • Main Results:

    • Biodegradable and biocompatible microcapsules/microspheres are effective carriers for neuroactive agents.
    • These systems can be loaded with cells engineered to produce therapeutic neuroactive substances.
    • The application of these DDS for CNS administration is a rapidly developing field.

    Conclusions:

    • Microcapsules and microspheres represent a viable strategy for enhancing drug delivery to the CNS.
    • Further research into these systems holds promise for treating neurological disorders.
    • Related DDS technologies also warrant consideration for CNS therapeutic interventions.