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ReviewPolymers2025

Polymeric Nanoparticles in Targeted Drug Delivery: Unveiling the Impact of Polymer Characterization and Fabrication.

Lina Eltaib

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Review in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 81 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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81citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

81 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  3. Toxicity of nanostructures in drug delivery applications.Pharmaceutical science advances · 2026
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  15. Effect of topical nanoemulsion of minoxidil on animal hair growth: an in vivo study.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2026
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  17. Therapeutic peptides and proteins: Status and developments in drug delivery.Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society · 2026
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21 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.

4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Lina EltaibDepartment of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8885-7903

Funding

Deanship of Scientific research at Northern Border University, Arar, KSA NBU-FFR-2025-2934-01
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) represent a groundbreaking advancement in targeted drug delivery, offering significant benefits over conventional systems. This includes their versatility, biocompatibility, and ability to encapsulate diverse therapeutic agents and provide controlled release, improving efficacy while minimizing side effects. The polymers used in PNP formulations are critical, as they influence the nanoparticles' physicochemical properties such as size, shape, surface charge, and drug-loading capacity. Recent developments in polymer chemistry and nanotechnology have led to the creation of smart PNPs that can respond to specific stimuli, enabling precise drug release in targeted environments. This review explores the mechanisms of drug delivery, innovations in polymeric formulations, and the fabrication and characterization techniques that enhance drug delivery systems. Additionally, it discusses challenges and future directions in the field, highlighting the potential for personalized medicine and the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing nanoparticle design. By examining the relationship between polymer characteristics and PNP performance, the review aims to promote innovative therapeutic strategies in modern medicine. Despite the promise of polymer-based drug delivery systems, challenges such as toxicity, stability, scalability, and regulatory compliance must be addressed. Future research should focus on rigorous testing, clear risk communication, and sustainable practices to support clinical translation and commercial viability. Overall, the integration of these elements is crucial for advancing PNPs in therapeutic applications.

Indexed as

fabrication techniquespolymer characterizationpolymer formulationspolymeric nanoparticles (PNPs)targeted drug delivery

Identifiers

PMID40219222
PMCPMC11991310

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