Biodegradable Cationic and Ionizable Cationic Lipids: A Roadmap for Safer Pharmaceutical Excipients

Abstract: Cationic and ionizable cationic lipids are broadly applied as auxiliary agents, but their use is associated with adverse effects. If these excipients are rapidly degraded to endogenously occurring metabolites such as amino acids and fatty acids, their toxic potential can be minimized. So far, synthesized and evaluated biodegradable cationic and ionizable cationic lipids already showed promising results in terms of functionality and safety. Within this review, an overview about the different types of such biodegradable lipids, the available building blocks, their synthesis and cleavage by endogenous enzymes is provided. Moreover, the relationship between the structure of the lipids and their toxicity is described. Their application in drug delivery systems is critically discussed and placed in context with the lead compounds used in mRNA vaccines. Moreover, their use as preservatives is reviewed, guidance for their design is provided, and an outlook on future developments is given.

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Biodegradable Cationic and Ionizable Cationic Lipids: A Roadmap for Safer Pharmaceutical Excipients ; day:06 ; month:01 ; year:2023 ; extent:24
Small ; (06.01.2023) (gesamt 24)

Creator
Jörgensen, Arne Matteo
Wibel, Richard
Bernkop‐Schnürch, Andreas

DOI
10.1002/smll.202206968
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023010714114848068363
Rights
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Jörgensen, Arne Matteo
  • Wibel, Richard
  • Bernkop‐Schnürch, Andreas

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