Nanoparticle Formulations of Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerase Inhibitors for Cancer Therapy

Abstract

A number of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors have been recently approved for clinical use in BRCA mutated and other cancers. However, off-target toxicity of PARP inhibitors and the emergence of drug resistance following prolonged administration of these inhibitors indicate the need for improved methods of drug delivery to the tumors. Nanomedicines based upon nanoparticle formulations of conventional small molecule drugs and inhibitors offer many advantages, such as increased solubility and bioavailability of drugs, reduced toxicity and drug resistance, and improved tissue selectivity and therapeutic efficacy. This review highlights the current trends in formulations of PARP inhibitors developed by nanotechnology approaches and provides an insight into the applications and limitations of these PARP inhibitor nanomedicines for cancer therapies.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 23, 2020
Source ID
10.3389/fchem.2020.594619

Entities

People

  • Apurva Krishna
  • Bijay Singh
  • Shicheng Yang
  • Srinivas Sridhar

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Oncology
  • Oncology (Cancer Research).

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Cancer Biotech