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ReviewRecent advances in drug delivery and formulation2026

Polymeric Nanocarriers with pH-Dependent Release for Tumor-Specific Delivery.

Chintan Aundhia, Ghanshyam Parmar, Chitrali Talele, Piyushkumar Sadhu, Avinashkumar Seth

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Chintan AundhiaDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, 391760, Gujarat, India.ORCID 0000-0002-2355-8897
Ghanshyam ParmarDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, 391760, Gujarat, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4614-9797
Chitrali TaleleDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, 391760, Gujarat, India.ORCID 0009-0009-4274-0764
Piyushkumar SadhuDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, 391760, Gujarat, India.ORCID 0000-0001-5725-1861
Avinashkumar SethDepartment of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, 391760, Gujarat, India.ORCID 0000-0001-5811-5159

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Abstract

The acidic nature of tumor microenvironments presents a unique opportunity for the targeted delivery of therapeutics using pH-responsive polymeric nanocarriers. These smart nanocarriers are designed to release their payload specifically in response to the low pH found in tumor tissues, thereby enhancing drug accumulation at the tumor site while minimizing systemic side effects. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the design principles, fabrication methods, and applications of pH-responsive polymeric nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery in tumor microenvironments. Key topics include the mechanisms of pH-responsive drug release, engineering strategies for developing pH-sensitive polymers, and recent advancements in exploiting tumor acidity for improved therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, the review discusses the clinical potential and the challenges associated with the translation of these nanocarriers from bench to bedside.

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Antineoplastic AgentsDrug CarriersDrug Delivery SystemsNanoparticlesNeoplasmsPolymersAnimalsDrug LiberationHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationTumor MicroenvironmentAntineoplastic AgentsDrug CarriersPolymerscancer therapynanomedicinepH-responsive polymerspolymeric nanoparticlestargeted drug deliverytumor microenvironment

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