Mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a drug delivery mechanism

Abstract: Research in intelligent drug delivery systems within the field of biomedicine promises to enhance drug efficacy at disease sites and reduce associated side effects. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), characterized by their large specific surface area, appropriate pore size, and excellent biocompatibility, have garnered significant attention as one of the most effective carriers for drug delivery. The hydroxyl groups on their surface are active functional groups, facilitating easy functionalization. The installation of controllable molecular machines on the surface of mesoporous silica to construct nanovalves represents a crucial advancement in developing intelligent drug delivery systems (DDSs) and addressing the issue of premature drug release. In this review, we compile several notable and illustrative examples of MSNs and discuss their varied applications in DDSs. These applications span regulated and progressive drug release mechanisms. MSNs hold the potential to enhance drug solubility, improve drug stability, and mitigate drug toxicity, attributable to their ease of functionalization. Furthermore, intelligent hybrid nanomaterials are being developed, featuring programmable properties that react to a broad spectrum of stimuli, including light, pH, enzymes, and redox triggers, through the use of molecular and supramolecular switches.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a drug delivery mechanism ; volume:19 ; number:1 ; year:2024 ; extent:7
Open life sciences ; 19, Heft 1 (2024) (gesamt 7)

Creator
Zhang, Wei
Liu, Hongwei
Qiu, Xilong
Zuo, Fanjiao
Wang, Boyao

DOI
10.1515/biol-2022-0867
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2405151612348.753374729869
Rights
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Zhang, Wei
  • Liu, Hongwei
  • Qiu, Xilong
  • Zuo, Fanjiao
  • Wang, Boyao

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