Title:Chitosan Nanoparticles Potentiate the in vitro and in vivo Effects of Curcumin and other Natural Compounds
Volume: 28
Issue: 24
关键词:
壳聚糖,纳米粒子,姜黄素,生物利用度,胃黏附,治疗,药代动力学。
摘要: The development of biodegradable nanoparticles is an important tool for the biological
transport of chemical compounds. The nanoencapsulation reduces the biopharmaceutical
and pharmacokinetic drawbacks of compounds and enhances their biological
properties. Naturally occurring polymers such as proteins and polysaccharides have been
widely applied in the development of nanostructured systems of several therapeutic
agents. Among them is chitosan, a crustacean-carapace-chitin derived biopolymer. In addition
to its biocompatibility and biodegradability, chitosan is known for its mucoadhesion
properties. Chitosan-based nanostructured systems potentiate most of the aspects of
the loaded drugs, including cellular transport and other biological effects. The use of chitosan
nanoparticles enhances permeation, stability, and bioactivity of natural compounds.
In this review, an overview of the main features of chitosan nanoparticles that improved
in vitro and in vivo effects of bioactive natural molecules is given, emphasizing the results
obtained with curcumin.