ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2024
Advancements in Betulinic Acid-Loaded Nanoformulations for Enhanced Anti-Tumor Therapy.
Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.
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13 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Current Research on the Control Mechanisms of Cell Survival and Proliferation as Potential Interaction Sites with Pentacyclic Triterpenoids in Ovarian Cancer.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Advances and challenges in betulinic acid therapeutics and delivery systems for breast cancer prevention and treatment.RSC advances · 2025Review
- A new Clonostachys Sp. ZBS49 filamentous fungus with high production of betulinic acid and its inhibitory effect on liver cancer cells.Microbial cell factories · 2025Article
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- Phytochemical nanoencapsulation and microfluidics drive gene and tumor microenvironment modulation.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- Nanodrug Delivery Systems for Direct Clearance or Neutralization of LPS.International journal of nanomedicine · 2025Review
- Betulinic acid and obesity-related disorders.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- Nanoparticle-mediated delivery of herbal-derived natural products to modulate immunosenescence-induced drug resistance in cancer therapy: a comprehensive review.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Betulinic acid (BA) is a natural compound obtained from plant extracts and is known for its diverse pharmacological effects, including anti-tumor, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-atherosclerotic properties. Its potential in anti-tumor therapy has garnered considerable attention, particularly for the treatment of breast, lung, and liver cancers. However, the clinical utility of BA is greatly hindered by its poor water solubility, low bioavailability, and off-target toxicity. To address these issues, researchers have developed various BA-loaded nanoformulations, such as nanoparticles, liposomes, micelles, and nanofibers, aiming to improve its solubility and bioavailability, prolong plasma half-life, and enhance targeting ability, thereby augmenting its anti-cancer efficacy. In preparing this review, we conducted extensive searches in well-known databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, using keywords like "betulinic acid", "nanoparticles", "drug delivery", "tumor", and "cancer", covering the literature from 2014 to 2024. The review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the application of BA-loaded nano-delivery systems for anti-tumor therapy and offers insights into their future development prospects.
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