Wang Han, Di Wenli, Gao Xibao, Guo Yuanyuan, Tang Tian, Bai Xue, Cao Hongqian
Department of Health Inspection and Quarantine, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China.
Int J Nanomedicine. 2025 Jul 5;20:8729-8764. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S517079. eCollection 2025.
Quercetin (Qu), a naturally occurring flavonoid with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, faces clinical limitations due to poor solubility, low stability, and suboptimal bioavailability. This review comprehensively explores nano-quercetin (nano-Qu) formulations as a transformative solution, focusing on material design, synthesis strategies, and biomedical applications. A comprehensive review of diverse nanocarriers, including lipid-based, inorganic, polymeric, and composite nanoparticles, is presented to systematically evaluate their potential in improving solubility, stability, and targeted drug delivery of Qu. Advanced synthesis techniques such as chemical conjugation, self-assembly, and physical encapsulation are evaluated for optimizing drug loading and controlled release. Preclinical studies highlight nano-Qu's efficacy in cancer therapy, inflammatory disorders, metabolic diseases, and tissue regeneration, attributed to improved pharmacokinetics and target-specific mechanisms. Despite promising advancements, challenges in biocompatibility, long-term toxicity, and scalable production require further investigation. This work underscores the potential of nanotechnology to unlock Qu's therapeutic versatility.
槲皮素(Qu)是一种天然存在的具有强大抗氧化、抗炎和抗癌特性的类黄酮,但由于其溶解性差、稳定性低和生物利用度不理想,面临着临床应用的局限性。本综述全面探讨了纳米槲皮素(nano-Qu)制剂作为一种变革性解决方案,重点关注材料设计、合成策略和生物医学应用。本文对包括脂质基、无机、聚合物和复合纳米颗粒在内的多种纳米载体进行了全面综述,以系统评估它们在改善槲皮素的溶解性、稳定性和靶向药物递送方面的潜力。对化学共轭、自组装和物理包封等先进合成技术进行了评估,以优化药物负载和控释。临床前研究突出了纳米槲皮素在癌症治疗、炎症性疾病、代谢性疾病和组织再生方面的疗效,这归因于改善的药代动力学和靶向特异性机制。尽管取得了有前景的进展,但生物相容性、长期毒性和可扩展生产方面的挑战仍需要进一步研究。这项工作强调了纳米技术释放槲皮素治疗多功能性的潜力。