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ReviewAAPS PharmSciTech2024

The Neoteric Paradigm of Biomolecule-Functionalized Albumin-Based Targeted Cancer Therapeutics.

Swati Gunjkar, Ujala Gupta, Rahul Nair, Priti Paul, Mayur Aalhate, Srushti Mahajan, Indrani Maji, Manish K Chourasia, Santosh Kumar Guru, Pankaj Kumar Singh

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Review in AAPS PharmSciTech, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Swati GunjkarDepartment of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India.
Ujala GuptaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India.
Rahul NairDepartment of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India.
Priti PaulDepartment of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India.
Mayur AalhateDepartment of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India.
Srushti MahajanDepartment of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India.
Indrani MajiDepartment of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India.
Manish K ChourasiaDivision of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, 226031, U.P., India.
Santosh Kumar GuruDepartment of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India.
Pankaj Kumar SinghDepartment of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, 500037, Telangana, India. pankajksingh3@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8462-2170

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Albumin is a nature-derived, versatile protein carrier, that has been explored extensively by researchers for anticancer drug delivery due to its role in enhancing drug stability, solubility, circulation time, targeting capabilities, and overall therapeutic efficacy. Albumin nanoparticles possess inherent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and passive tumor-targeting ability due to the enhanced permeability and retention effect. However, non-specific accumulation of cytotoxic agents in healthy tissues remains a challenge. In this paper, the functionalization of albumin nanoparticles using various biomolecules including antibodies, nucleic acids, proteins and peptides, vitamins, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and lactobionic acid have been discussed which enables specific recognition and binding to cancer cells. Furthermore, we highlight the supremacy of such a targeted approach in tumor-specific drug delivery, minimization of off-target effects, potential improvement in therapeutic efficacy, cellular internalization, reduced side effects, and better clinical outcomes. This review centers on how they have revolutionized the field of biomedical research and tuned into an excellent targeted approach. In conclusion, this review highlights in detail the role of albumin as a nanocarrier for tumor-targeted delivery using biomolecules as ligands.

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AlbuminsAntineoplastic AgentsDrug CarriersDrug Delivery SystemsNanoparticlesNeoplasmsAnimalsHumansAlbuminsAntineoplastic AgentsDrug Carriersalbuminbiomoleculescancer therapy Biofunctionalizationnanoparticletargeting ligands

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