Raipur Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Sarona, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492010, India.
Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, GIET School of Pharmacy, Chaitanya Knowledge City, Rajahmundry, AP, 533296, India.
Eur J Pharm Biopharm. 2024 Jun;199:114298. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114298. Epub 2024 Apr 18.
Delivering drugs to the brain is a complex challenge in medical research, particularly for disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The blood-brain barrier restricts the entry of many therapeutic molecules, hindering their effectiveness. Nanoparticles, a potential solution, face issues like toxicity and limited approvals. A new avenue explores the use of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), i.e., exosomes, as natural carriers for drug delivery. sEVs, tiny structures below 150 nm, show promise due to their minimal immune response and ability to precisely deliver drugs. This review focuses on the potential of sEVs-based drug delivery systems for treating neurological disorders, brain cancers, and other brain-related issues. Notably, bioengineered sEVs-carrying therapeutic compounds exhibit promise in early studies. The unique features of sEVs, such as their small size and natural properties, position them as candidates to overcome challenges in drug delivery to the brain. Ongoing clinical trials and research into sEVs behavior within the body further highlight their potential for revolutionizing drug delivery and addressing complex brain conditions.
将药物递送到大脑是医学研究中的一个复杂挑战,特别是对于阿尔茨海默病和帕金森病等疾病。血脑屏障限制了许多治疗分子的进入,从而降低了它们的效果。纳米颗粒作为一种潜在的解决方案,面临着毒性和有限批准等问题。一种新的途径探索了使用小细胞外囊泡(sEVs),即外泌体,作为药物递送的天然载体。sEVs 是小于 150nm 的微小结构,由于其免疫反应最小且能够精确递送药物,因此具有很大的潜力。这篇综述重点介绍了基于 sEVs 的药物递送系统在治疗神经退行性疾病、脑癌和其他与大脑相关问题方面的潜力。值得注意的是,生物工程 sEVs 携带治疗化合物在早期研究中表现出了潜力。sEVs 的独特特征,如它们的小尺寸和天然特性,使它们成为克服向大脑递药挑战的候选者。正在进行的临床试验和对 sEVs 在体内行为的研究进一步强调了它们在改变药物递送和解决复杂大脑疾病方面的潜力。
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