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PEG-PCL-based nanomedicines: A biodegradable drug delivery system and its application.

Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society (2017-05-26)
Philip Grossen, Dominik Witzigmann, Sandro Sieber, Jörg Huwyler
RÉSUMÉ

The lack of efficient therapeutic options for many severe disorders including cancer spurs demand for improved drug delivery technologies. Nanoscale drug delivery systems based on poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(ε-caprolactone) copolymers (PEG-PCL) represent a strategy to implement therapies with enhanced drug accumulation at the site of action and decreased off-target effects. In this review, we discuss state-of-the-art nanomedicines based on PEG-PCL that have been investigated in a preclinical setting. We summarize the various synthesis routes and different preparation methods used for the production of PEG-PCL nanoparticles. Additionally, we review physico-chemical properties including biodegradability, biocompatibility, and drug loading. Finally, we highlight recent therapeutic applications investigated in vitro and in vivo using advanced systems such as triggered release, multi-component therapies, theranostics, or gene delivery systems.

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NanoFabTx PEG-PCL drug formulation screening kit, for synthesis of PEGylated nanoparticles
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Redox Responsive Poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(ε-caprolactone), PEG average Mn 5,000, PCL Mn 15,000