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ReviewCurrent topics in medicinal chemistry2025

Alzheimer's Disease and Polymeric Nanocarriers: Synergistic Advances in Targeted Drug Delivery.

Lalit Kumar, Ritesh Rana, Nusrat K Shaikh, Aman Thakur, Swati Kashyap, Vikas Aggarwal, Vuluchala Jyothiraditya

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Lalit KumarDepartment of Pharmaceutics, GNA School of Pharmacy, GNA University, Phagwara, Punjab 144401, India.
Ritesh RanaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutics), Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (HIPER), Bela-Nadaun, District- Hamirpur, H.P. 177033, India.
Nusrat K ShaikhDepartment of Quality Assurance, Smt. N. M. Padalia Pharmacy College, Ahmedabad-382210, Gujarat, India, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382424, India.
Aman ThakurDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Gautam College of Pharmacy, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh 177001, India.
Swati KashyapDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutics), Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (HIPER), Bela-Nadaun, District- Hamirpur, H.P. 177033, India.
Vikas AggarwalSenior Pharmacovigilance Specialist, Continuum India LLP, 3rd Floor, Tower F DLF Building, Chandigarh Technology Park, Chandigarh 160101, India.
Vuluchala JyothiradityaCenter for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAlzheimer's disease (AD) is a prominent neurodegenerative ailment characterized by the constraints of conventional therapies stemming from insufficient medication transport to the brain. This review examines the function of polymeric nanocarriers (PNCs) in improving therapeutic efficacy for Alzheimer's disease treatment.

methodsWe analyze the principal obstacles to Alzheimer's disease drug delivery: the blood-brain barrier, the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier, and multidrug resistance proteins. The review examines three categories of PNCs: polymeric nanoparticles, polymeric micelles, and dendrimers, and their capacity to surmount these obstacles. Literature investigations used search engines like Pub- Med, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect.

resultsPNCs exhibit superior drug delivery via better biocompatibility, regulated release, and targeted delivery mechanisms. Recent studies demonstrate the effective delivery of several pharmaceuticals, including rivastigmine and galantamine, resulting in enhanced cognitive outcomes in Alzheimer's disease models. Patent research indicates an increase in innovation for PNC-based Alzheimer's disease treatments.

conclusionDespite ongoing hurdles in biocompatibility and scalability, PNCs exhibit significant potential to transform Alzheimer's disease treatment by improving medication delivery across biological barriers. Current investigations in nanotechnology and combinatorial medicines indicate a favorable outlook for PNC-based medicinal strategies.

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Alzheimer DiseaseDrug CarriersDrug Delivery SystemsNanoparticlesPolymersAnimalsBlood-Brain BarrierHumansDrug CarriersPolymersAlzheimer's diseaseblood-brain barrierdendrimerspolymeric micelles.polymeric nanoparticles

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