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Song W, Muhammad S, Dang S, Ou X, Fang X, Zhang Y, Huang L, Guo B, Du X. The state-of-art polyurethane nanoparticles for drug delivery applications. Front Chem 2024; 12:1378324. [PMID: 38476653 PMCID: PMC10929011 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1378324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Nowadays, polyurethanes (PUs) stand out as a promising option for drug delivery owing to their versatile properties. PUs have garnered significant attention in the biomedical sector and are extensively employed in diverse forms, including bulk devices, coatings, particles, and micelles. PUs are crucial in delivering various therapeutic agents such as antibiotics, anti-cancer medications, dermal treatments, and intravaginal rings. Effective drug release management is essential to ensure the intended therapeutic impact of PUs. Commercially available PU-based drug delivery products exemplify the adaptability of PUs in drug delivery, enabling researchers to tailor the polymer properties for specific drug release patterns. This review primarily focuses on the preparation of PU nanoparticles and their physiochemical properties for drug delivery applications, emphasizing how the formation of PUs affects the efficiency of drug delivery systems. Additionally, cutting-edge applications in drug delivery using PU nanoparticle systems, micelles, targeted, activatable, and fluorescence imaging-guided drug delivery applications are explored. Finally, the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug design and delivery is discussed. The review concludes by addressing the challenges and providing perspectives on the future of PUs in drug delivery, aiming to inspire the design of more innovative solutions in this field.
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- Wencong Song
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Center for Educational Technology, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Wienen D, Gries T, Cooper SL, Heath DE. An overview of polyurethane biomaterials and their use in drug delivery. J Control Release 2023; 363:376-388. [PMID: 37734672 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.09.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
Abstract
Polyurethanes are a versatile and highly tunable class of materials that possess unique properties including high tensile strength, abrasion and fatigue resistance, and flexibility at low temperatures. The tunability of polyurethane properties has allowed this class of polymers to become ubiquitous in our daily lives in fields as diverse as apparel, appliances, construction, and the automotive industry. Additionally, polyurethanes with excellent biocompatibility and hemocompatibility can be synthesized, enabling their use as biomaterials in the medical field. The tunable nature of polyurethane biomaterials also makes them excellent candidates as drug delivery vehicles, which is the focus of this review. The fundamental idea we aim to highlight in this article is the structure-property-function relationships found in polyurethane systems. Specifically, the chemical structure of the polymer determines its macroscopic properties and dictates the functions for which it will perform well. By exploring the structure-property-function relationships for polyurethanes, we aim to elucidate the fundamental properties that can be tailored to achieve controlled drug release and empower researchers to design new polyurethane systems for future drug delivery applications.
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- David Wienen
- Institute of Textile Technology, RWTH Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Textile Technology, RWTH Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Graeme Clark Institute, University of Melbourne, Australia.
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Niu Y, Lu Y. Construction of
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‐responsive core crosslinked micelles via thiol‐yne click reaction. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Yile Niu
- Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha China
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- Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha China
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Tan RYH, Lee CS, Pichika MR, Cheng SF, Lam KY. PH Responsive Polyurethane for the Advancement of Biomedical and Drug Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14091672. [PMID: 35566843 PMCID: PMC9102459 DOI: 10.3390/polym14091672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Due to the specific physiological pH throughout the human body, pH-responsive polymers have been considered for aiding drug delivery systems. Depending on the surrounding pH conditions, the polymers can undergo swelling or contraction behaviors, and a degradation mechanism can release incorporated substances. Additionally, polyurethane, a highly versatile polymer, has been reported for its biocompatibility properties, in which it demonstrates good biological response and sustainability in biomedical applications. In this review, we focus on summarizing the applications of pH-responsive polyurethane in the biomedical and drug delivery fields in recent years. In recent studies, there have been great developments in pH-responsive polyurethanes used as controlled drug delivery systems for oral administration, intravaginal administration, and targeted drug delivery systems for chemotherapy treatment. Other applications such as surface biomaterials, sensors, and optical imaging probes are also discussed in this review.
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- Rachel Yie Hang Tan
- School of Postgraduate, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (R.Y.H.T.); (K.Y.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
- Centre for Bioactive Molecules and Drug Delivery, Institute for Research, Development and Innovation, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Unit of Research on Lipids (URL), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- School of Postgraduate, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; (R.Y.H.T.); (K.Y.L.)
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Wang S, Liu Q, Li L, Urban MW. Recent Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Commodity Polymers. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 42:e2100054. [PMID: 33749047 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Known for their adaptability to surroundings, capability of transport control of molecules, or the ability of converting one type of energy to another as a result of external or internal stimuli, responsive polymers play a significant role in advancing scientific discoveries that may lead to an array of diverge applications. This review outlines recent advances in the developments of selected commodity polymers equipped with stimuli-responsiveness to temperature, pH, ionic strength, enzyme or glucose levels, carbon dioxide, water, redox agents, electromagnetic radiation, or electric and magnetic fields. Utilized diverse applications ranging from drug delivery to biosensing, dynamic structural components to color-changing coatings, this review focuses on commodity acrylics, epoxies, esters, carbonates, urethanes, and siloxane-based polymers containing responsive elements built into their architecture. In the context of stimuli-responsive chemistries, current technological advances as well as a critical outline of future opportunities and applications are also tackled.
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- Siyang Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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Jung D, Rust T, Völlmecke K, Schoppa T, Langer K, Kuckling D. Backbone vs. side-chain: two light-degradable polyurethanes based on 6-nitropiperonal. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py00442e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Two novel polyurethanes, which are based on 6-nitropiperonal and differ in the implementation of the light-cleavable unit, were synthesized to develop a drug delivery system that only releases cargo upon application of a certain trigger.
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- Dimitri Jung
- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
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- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy
- University of Münster
- D-48149 Münster
- Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy
- University of Münster
- D-48149 Münster
- Germany
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- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
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