Therapeutic Potential of Inorganic Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Monoclonal Antibodies
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), available for a range of diseases, including tumours, leukemia, and multiple sclerosis, are emerging as the fastest growing area of therapeutic drug development. The greatest advantage of therapeutic mAbs is their ability to bind with a high degree of specificity to tar...
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doaj-78458720ded44048bed3a1aa282f59b42020-11-24T20:50:03ZengHindawi LimitedJournal of Nanomaterials1687-41101687-41292015-01-01201510.1155/2015/309602309602Therapeutic Potential of Inorganic Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Monoclonal AntibodiesChristopher T. Turner0Steven J. P. McInnes1Nicolas H. Voelcker2Allison J. Cowin3Regenerative Medicine, Mawson Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, AustraliaARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Mawson Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, AustraliaARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Mawson Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, AustraliaRegenerative Medicine, Mawson Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, AustraliaMonoclonal antibodies (mAbs), available for a range of diseases, including tumours, leukemia, and multiple sclerosis, are emerging as the fastest growing area of therapeutic drug development. The greatest advantage of therapeutic mAbs is their ability to bind with a high degree of specificity to target proteins involved in disease pathophysiology. In response, effector functions are triggered and these ameliorate the disease cascade. As an alternative to this reliance on effector functions, drugs can be conjugated to mAbs. The ability to target compounds to the site of pathology minimises the nonspecific side effects associated with systemic administration. In both instances, optimising the delivery, absorption, and distribution of the mAbs, whilst minimising potential side effects, remain the key hurdles to improved clinical outcomes. Novel delivery strategies are being investigated with more vigour in recent years, and nanoparticles are being identified as suitable vehicles. In conjunction with permitting a controlled release profile, nanoparticles protect the drug from degradation, reducing both the dose and frequency of administration. Moreover, these particles shield the patient from the immune complications associated with high dose mAb infusions or drug cytotoxicity. This review outlines recent advances in nanoparticle technology and how they may be of benefit as therapeutic mAb delivery/targeting vehicles.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/309602 |
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Therapeutic Potential of Inorganic Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Monoclonal Antibodies |
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Therapeutic Potential of Inorganic Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Monoclonal Antibodies |
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Therapeutic Potential of Inorganic Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Monoclonal Antibodies |
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Therapeutic Potential of Inorganic Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Monoclonal Antibodies |
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Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), available for a range of diseases, including tumours, leukemia, and multiple sclerosis, are emerging as the fastest growing area of therapeutic drug development. The greatest advantage of therapeutic mAbs is their ability to bind with a high degree of specificity to target proteins involved in disease pathophysiology. In response, effector functions are triggered and these ameliorate the disease cascade. As an alternative to this reliance on effector functions, drugs can be conjugated to mAbs. The ability to target compounds to the site of pathology minimises the nonspecific side effects associated with systemic administration. In both instances, optimising the delivery, absorption, and distribution of the mAbs, whilst minimising potential side effects, remain the key hurdles to improved clinical outcomes. Novel delivery strategies are being investigated with more vigour in recent years, and nanoparticles are being identified as suitable vehicles. In conjunction with permitting a controlled release profile, nanoparticles protect the drug from degradation, reducing both the dose and frequency of administration. Moreover, these particles shield the patient from the immune complications associated with high dose mAb infusions or drug cytotoxicity. This review outlines recent advances in nanoparticle technology and how they may be of benefit as therapeutic mAb delivery/targeting vehicles. |
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