Advanced drug delivery reviews

Lipid nanoparticles that release medicine in response to cell oxidation

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Abstract

Redox-responsive lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) may enhance the delivery of therapeutic agents by utilizing disease-associated redox imbalances.

  • These nanoparticles can trigger controlled release of cargo in response to elevated levels of glutathione and reactive oxygen species.
  • Applications extend beyond nucleic acids to include small molecules, proteins, and theranostic agents, indicating broad therapeutic potential.
  • Key challenges include variability in redox conditions, stability of the nanoparticles, and the complexity of translating these technologies to clinical use.
  • Future research may focus on improving organ-selective delivery and developing multifunctional therapeutics using LNPs.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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