Research Keyword: targeted delivery

Leveraging polysaccharide-derived nanocarriers to open new horizons in oral vaccine activation

Oral vaccines are easier to administer than injections, but the stomach’s harsh environment destroys them before they work. Scientists are developing special nanocarrier particles made from natural plant materials, especially those used in traditional Chinese medicine, that protect vaccine ingredients and trigger stronger immune responses in the gut. These carriers work like protective vehicles that deliver vaccines safely to immune cells in the intestines, potentially revolutionizing how we vaccinate people worldwide.

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Research Progress of Polysaccharide-Gold Nanocomplexes in Drug Delivery

Scientists are combining polysaccharides (natural compounds found in plants and organisms) with tiny gold particles to create better drug delivery systems. These hybrid nanoparticles can transport medicines directly to cancer cells while reducing side effects and improving treatment effectiveness. The review discusses how these gold-polysaccharide combinations can also fight bacteria and viruses, making them useful for various medical applications beyond cancer therapy.

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Graphene nanomaterials: A new frontier in preventing respiratory fungal infections

Fungal lung infections are a serious problem, especially for people with weak immune systems. Researchers are exploring graphene nanomaterials as a new treatment approach that can deliver antifungal drugs directly to infected areas in the lungs. These tiny particles work by creating toxic stress inside fungal cells and breaking down their protective biofilms, while using smaller drug doses and causing fewer side effects than traditional treatments.

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Continuous motion of particles attached to cavitation bubbles

Researchers discovered that cavitation bubbles (tiny bubbles created by ultrasound) can push particles through liquid in a controlled manner. The bubbles expand and collapse in a way that creates a net forward push, similar to a pulse engine. This discovery could revolutionize drug delivery by allowing medications to be attached to particles and guided through the body using ultrasound, potentially improving treatments for heart disease and cancer.

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Immunomodulatory natural polysaccharide-based nanoparticles for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists are developing tiny particles made from natural sugar-based compounds that can deliver medicine to the brain while reducing inflammation caused by neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. These nanoparticles are special because they can cross the protective barrier surrounding the brain and carry therapeutic compounds directly to where they’re needed. The natural polysaccharides used to make these particles have built-in anti-inflammatory properties, making them safer and more effective than traditional approaches. This innovative technology shows promise for treating currently difficult-to-manage brain diseases.

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