scholarly journals Evolution from small molecule to nano-drug delivery systems: An emerging approach for cancer therapy of ursolic acid

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 685-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingwei Shao ◽  
Yifan Fang ◽  
Ruirui Zhao ◽  
Fangmin Chen ◽  
Mingyue Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Ursolic Acid ◽  
Small Molecule ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Nano Drug Delivery

Stimuli-Responsive Nano-Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy

2020 ◽  
pp. 151-162
Author(s):  
Sauraj ◽  
Anuj Kumar ◽  
Bijender Kumar ◽  
Ruchir Priyadarshi ◽  
Chhavi Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Stimuli Responsive ◽  
Nano Drug Delivery

Advances in the Anticancer Value of the Ursolic Acid Through Nanodelivery

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (37) ◽  
pp. 4866-4875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azadeh Manayi ◽  
Marjan Nikan ◽  
Navid Nobakht-Haghighi ◽  
Mohammad Abdollahi
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Ursolic Acid ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pentacyclic Triterpenoid ◽  
Specific Distribution ◽  
Nano Drug Delivery ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Therapeutic Development

Ursolic acid, a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid is commonly found in plants and foods with promising biological and pharmacological activities. The compound has been under the attention of researchers due to its considerable anticancer effects through suppression of differentiation, angiogenesis, invasion, and metastasis of tumor cells via different pathways with low toxicity. Bioavailability of ursolic acid is poor due to poor solubility of the compound in water. Low bioavailability and short plasma half-life of ursolic acid along with non-specific distribution in the body are considered as impediments in the therapeutic development of the compound. Nano-drug delivery systems may improve the pharmacokinetic, bioavailability, and therapeutic activity of some medicines. The present review has focused on recent developments regarding nano-drug delivery systems of ursolic acid in cancer therapy.

Recent Advances of Mesoporous Silica Based Multifunctional Nano Drug Delivery Systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 1014
Author(s):  
Xiao-Hong HAO ◽  
Cui-Miao ZHANG ◽  
Xiao-Long LIU ◽  
Xing-Jie LIANG ◽  
Guang JIA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Nano Drug Delivery

Nanoparticle-based Drug Delivery Systems for Targeted Epigenetics Cancer Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 1084-1098
Author(s):  
Fengqian Chen ◽  
Yunzhen Shi ◽  
Jinming Zhang ◽  
Qi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Therapeutic Index ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Epigenetic Therapy ◽  
Cancer Therapies ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
High Therapeutic Index

This review summarizes the epigenetic mechanisms of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation, histone modifications in cancer and the epigenetic modifications in cancer therapy. Due to their undesired side effects, the use of epigenetic drugs as chemo-drugs in cancer therapies is limited. The drug delivery system opens a door for minimizing these side effects and achieving greater therapeutic benefits. The limitations of current epigenetic therapies in clinical cancer treatment and the advantages of using drug delivery systems for epigenetic agents are also discussed. Combining drug delivery systems with epigenetic therapy is a promising approach to reaching a high therapeutic index and minimizing the side effects.

Improving the Efficacy of Anticancer Drugs via Encapsulation and Acoustic Release

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 857-880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salma E. Ahmed ◽  
Nahid Awad ◽  
Vinod Paul ◽  
Hesham G. Moussa ◽  
Ghaleb A. Husseini
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Nano Drug Delivery ◽  
Medical Researchers ◽  
History Of ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Enhanced Stability

Conventional chemotherapeutics lack the specificity and controllability, thus may poison healthy cells while attempting to kill cancerous ones. Newly developed nano-drug delivery systems have shown promise in delivering anti-tumor agents with enhanced stability, durability and overall performance; especially when used along with targeting and triggering techniques. This work traces back the history of chemotherapy, addressing the main challenges that have encouraged the medical researchers to seek a sanctuary in nanotechnological-based drug delivery systems that are grafted with appropriate targeting techniques and drug release mechanisms. A special focus will be directed to acoustically triggered liposomes encapsulating doxorubicin.

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