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29 July 2025
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31 July 2025
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Abstract
Keywords:
1. Introduction to Smart Drug Delivery Systems
2. Liposomal and Vesicular Drug Delivery Innovations
| Subsection | Description |
| Encapsulation and Pharmacokinetics | Liposomes and vesicles enable encapsulation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs, enhancing pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, and reducing systemic toxicity [4]. |
| Surface Modification for Targeting | Surface engineering with ligands or polymers enables active targeting and improved drug accumulation at pathological sites, minimizing adverse effects [5]. |
| Formulation and Stability Improvements | Innovations in liposomal composition and production methods aim to increase drug loading, formulation stability, and controlled-release properties [6]. |
| Stimuli-Responsive Systems | Development of liposomes responsive to temperature, pH, or other environmental triggers allows for site-specific, on-demand drug release [7]. |
| Types of Liposomes | Liposomal systems include multilamellar vesicles, small unilamellar vesicles, and large unilamellar vesicles, each optimized for specific clinical needs [8]. |
| Circulation and Immune Evasion | Optimization of lipid composition and surface charge improves circulation time and reduces recognition by the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS), enhancing therapeutic availability [9]. |
| Polymeric Nanoparticles | Serve as complementary vesicular systems with size control and biodegradability, though potential toxicity and environmental effects must be considered [10]. |
| Programmable Lipid Nanoparticles | Cutting-edge nanocarriers designed with modular, domain-specific architecture for highly precise targeting and improved treatment outcomes [11]. |
3. Polymeric Nanoparticles and Programmable Lipid Systems
4. pH-Responsive and PEGylated Nanoparticles for Targeted Therapy
| Subsection | Description |
| pH-Responsive Nanoparticles | Designed to release drugs in response to acidic environments, particularly effective in targeting tumor tissues. This selective release improves therapeutic index and minimizes systemic toxicity [14]. |
| PEGylation and Steric Stabilization | PEGylation (polyethylene glycol modification) enhances nanoparticle stability and prolongs systemic circulation by avoiding immune recognition and clearance, facilitating the EPR-based passive targeting mechanism [14]. |
| Magnetically Guided Nanocarriers | Microrobots and magnetically directed nanoparticles offer external control for precise site-specific drug delivery, representing a promising strategy for minimally invasive cancer therapy [15]. |
| Proniosomes with pH Responsiveness | Dry, stable vesicular systems that hydrate into niosomes at the target site. They offer improved drug loading, pH-sensitive release, and adaptability for oral, transdermal, and parenteral applications [16]. |
5. Effervescent Systems, Proniosomes, and Herbal-Based Drug Delivery
6. Extracellular Vesicles, Safety, and Translational Perspectives
| Subsection | Description |
| Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) | EVs, such as exosomes and microvesicles, are natural nanocarriers known for their biocompatibility and ability to cross biological barriers. They enable cell-to-cell communication and can deliver small molecules for precision medicine [21]. |
| Liposomal Drug Carriers | Liposomes, synthetic vesicles mimicking biological membranes, have a strong record of enhancing drug solubility and reducing toxicity. Their success in clinical formulations continues to inspire EV-mimetic drug delivery systems [22]. |
| Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSNs) | MSNs offer high drug loading capacity due to their porous architecture. In colorectal cancer therapy, they provide tumor-specific accumulation, controlled release, and reduced systemic toxicity [23]. |
| Role in Cancer Nanomedicine | Nanocarriers are integral to personalized oncology, enabling both diagnostic imaging and therapeutic delivery. Their ability to improve efficacy and customize treatment regimens is transforming clinical approaches [24]. |
| Translational and Regulatory Aspects | Successful clinical translation requires addressing scalability, long-term safety, and regulatory hurdles. Strategies include optimizing formulation reproducibility and meeting commercial stability standards [25]. |
Conclusion
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