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Demystifying the potential of lipid-based nanocarriers in targeting brain malignancies.

Burcu Mesut, Mazen Al-Mohaya, Amol D Gholap, Eda Yeşilkaya, Ushasi Das, Mohammad Shabib Akhtar, Ranjit Sah, Salimullah Khan, Afrasim Moin, Md Faiyazuddin

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10 authors.

Burcu MesutPharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul, 34216, Turkey.
Mazen Al-MohayaInstitute of Health Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, 34216, Turkey.
Amol D GholapDepartment of Pharmaceutics, St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Palghar, 401404, Maharashtra, India.
Eda YeşilkayaInstitute of Health Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, 34216, Turkey.
Ushasi DasPharmaceutical Technology Department, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Mohammad Shabib AkhtarDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Ranjit SahDepartment of Microbiology, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal. ranjitsah@iom.edu.np.
Salimullah KhanP.A. College of Pharmacy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Afrasim MoinDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, 2440, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Md FaiyazuddinSchool of Pharmacy, Al - Karim University, Katihar, 854106, Bihar, India. md.faiyazuddin@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Drug targeting for brain malignancies is restricted due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and blood-brain tumor barrier (BBTB), which act as barriers between the blood and brain parenchyma. Certainly, the limited therapeutic options for brain malignancies have made notable progress with enhanced biological understanding and innovative approaches, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies. These advancements significantly contribute to improving patient prognoses and represent a promising shift in the landscape of brain malignancy treatments. A more comprehensive understanding of the histology and pathogenesis of brain malignancies is urgently needed. Continued research focused on unraveling the intricacies of brain malignancy biology holds the key to developing innovative and tailored therapies that can improve patient outcomes. Lipid nanocarriers are highly effective drug delivery systems that significantly improve their solubility, bioavailability, and stability while also minimizing unwanted side effects. Surface-modified lipid nanocarriers (liposomes, niosomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, lipid nanocapsules, lipid-polymer hybrid nanocarriers, lipoproteins, and lipoplexes) are employed to improve BBB penetration and uptake through various mechanisms. This systematic review illuminates and covers various topics related to brain malignancies. It explores the different methods of drug delivery used in treating brain malignancies and delves into the benefits, limitations, and types of brain-targeted lipid-based nanocarriers. Additionally, this review discusses ongoing clinical trials and patents related to brain malignancy therapies and provides a glance into future perspectives for treating this condition.

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Blood-Brain BarrierBrain NeoplasmsDrug CarriersDrug Delivery SystemsLipidsNanoparticlesAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsHumansAntineoplastic AgentsDrug CarriersLipidsBioavailabilityBlood–brain tumor barrierBrain malignanciesDrug targetingLipid nanocarriers

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