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ReviewAmerican journal of neurodegenerative disease2025

Advances in nanotechnology for targeted drug delivery in neurodegenerative diseases.

Diana Rafieezadeh, Golkamand Sabeti, Amirreza Khalaji, Hossein Mohammadi

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Review in American journal of neurodegenerative disease, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Diana RafieezadehDepartment of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Razi University Kermanshah, Iran.
Golkamand SabetiKermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah, Iran.
Amirreza KhalajiDepartment of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Lowance Center for Human Immunology, Emory University Atlanta, GA, USA.
Hossein MohammadiSchool of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan, Iran.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis, are a growing healthcare challenge due to their impact on quality of life and the difficulty in treating them. These disorders are associated with brain lesions and barriers, such as the blood-brain barrier (BBB), that impede effective treatment. Nanotechnology, especially functionalized nanoparticles (NPs), is emerging as a promising tool for overcoming these barriers. Nanoparticles, such as liposomes, polymeric micelles, and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), show potential for targeted drug and gene delivery to the brain, enhancing bioavailability, circulation time, and treatment efficacy. Nanocarrier-based systems have demonstrated success in protecting nucleic acids from degradation, improving BBB penetration, and delivering genetic material to target specific brain areas. Exosomes and artificial vesicles also hold promise for their size and biocompatibility. Gold nanoparticles are gaining attention for their neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties, particularly in treating Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke. These systems can modify gene expression and address the underlying mechanisms of these diseases. In addition to drug delivery, noninvasive strategies like intranasal administration are being explored to enhance patient adherence. However, challenges remain, including regulatory hurdles and the need for further research to optimize these technologies. As research advances, the synergy between materials science, bioengineering, and medicine will pave the way for more effective treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The aim of this study is to explore the potential of functionalized NPs in overcoming the BBB and improving targeted drug delivery for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Exosomesnanotechnologyneurodegenerationneurodegenerative disorderspolymeric nanoparticlestherapeutic potential

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PMID40401135
PMCPMC12089748

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