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4D printing is an improvement over the traditional 3D printing technique involving the application of dynamic materials that change with the environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and pH. This technology holds great promise for drug development to create effective and personalized drug delivery systems. Different from conventional technologies, 4D printed systems can control the administration rat Read More

A revolutionary encapsulation-based drug delivery technique called novasome technology outperforms conventional liposome systems in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. It is comprised of free fatty acid, cholesterol, and surfactant, which combine to yield better vesicle properties for medication administration. Numerous research endeavors have examined the ideal blend of surfactant types, free fatty acids, and their Read More

Background Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) are vital for intercellular material exchange and information transfer. They significantly regulate cellular functions, tissue repair, and self-defense mechanisms. Objective This review summarizes the formation pathways, composition, and potential applications of PDEVs in anti-tumor research and drug delivery systems. Methods We conducted a literature search using k Read More

Background Influenza, a seasonal infectious disease, has consistently posed a formidable challenge to global health in recent years. Favipiravir, an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor, serves as an anti-influenza medication, currently administered solely in oral form for clinical use. However, achieving an effective therapeutic outcome often necessitates high oral doses, which can be accompanied by adverse effects Read More

Objective In traditional Chinese medicine, the decoction turns into a complex multiphase system following exposure to high temperatures and a complex chemical environment. However, the effective dispersion system of the decoction of Kushen Huaihua (DKH) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) has yet to be elucidated. Methods DKH was separated into precipitated phase (DKH-P), nanophase (DKH-N), and solution pha Read More

Background Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) with a specific size range of 15-70 nm are usually considered nontoxic substances with superior antibacterial activity, making them strong candidates for wound dressing applications. Although SPIONs have significant antibacterial activity, their ability to treat infected wounds still needs to be explored. Objective The objective of the present study was to Read More

Background Overcoming the poor aqueous solubility of small-molecule drugs is a major challenge in developing clinical pharmaceuticals. Felodipine (FLDP), an L-type calcium calcium channel blocker, is a poorly water-soluble drug. Objectives The study aimed to explore the potential applications of polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate-polyethylene glycol (Soluplus) stabilized amorphous dispersions for augmenting the oral deliv Read More

Introduction Poly(methyl vinyl ether co-maleic acid) (PMVE/MA) hydrogel microneedles (HMN) are investigated for transdermal delivery of macromolecular drugs owing to their biocompatibility and super-swelling properties. However, the drug delivery efficacy reduces with increasing molecular weight due to the entrapment within the HMN matrices. Furthermore, integrating external drug reservoirs extends the drug di Read More

Background Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease, progressively distinctive via cartilage destruction, auto-antibody production, severe joint pain, and synovial inflammation. Nanotechnology represents one of the utmost promising scientific technologies of the 21st century. Nanocarriers could be the key to unlocking its potential by encapsulating Rutin in targeted drug delivery systems, potentially for targeted Read More

Introduction Assessing the cytotoxicity of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) has gained importance due to their development in the biomedical field. Method In this study, we systematically synthesized gold nanorods (GNRs), gold nanobipyramids (GNBPs), and gold nanocups (GNCs) using a seed-mediated method, with an average length of 32.53 ± 4.67 nm, 72.90 ± 7.54 nm and 118.01 ± 11.02 nm, respectively. Results Furtherm Read More