Recent advances in nanocrystal-based technologies applied for ocular drug delivery

INTRODUCTION: The intricate physiological barriers of the eye and the limited volume of eye drops impede efficient delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs. In the last decade, nanocrystals have emerged as versatile drug delivery systems in various administration routes from bench to bedside. The unique superiorities of nanocrystals, mainly embodied in high drug-loading capacity, good mucosal adhesion and penetration, and greatly improved drug solubility, reveal a promising prospect for ocular delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs.

AREAS COVERED: This article focuses on the ophthalmic nanocrystal technologies and products that are in the literature, clinical trials, and even on the market. The recent research progress in the preparation, ocular application, and absorption of nanocrystals are highlighted, and the pros and cons of nanocrystals in overcoming the physiological barriers of the eye are also summarized.

EXPERT OPINION: Nanocrystals have demonstrated success as glucocorticoid eye drops in the treatment of anterior segment diseases. However, the thermodynamic stability of nanocrystals remains the major challenge in product development. New technologies for efficiently optimizing stabilizers and sterilization processes are still expected. Strategies to confer more diverse functions via surface modification are also worth exploration to improve the potential of nanocrystals in delivering poorly water-soluble drugs to posterior segment of the eye.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:21

Enthalten in:

Expert opinion on drug delivery - 21(2024), 2 vom: 22. Feb., Seite 211-227

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Geng, Feiyang [VerfasserIn]
Fan, Xingyan [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Yu [VerfasserIn]
Lu, Weiyue [VerfasserIn]
Wei, Gang [VerfasserIn]

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059QF0KO0R
Journal Article
Nanocrystal
Nanosuspension
Ocular drug delivery
Ophthalmic Solutions
Ophthalmology
Poorly water-soluble drug
Review
Water

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Date Completed 08.03.2024

Date Revised 08.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/17425247.2024.2311119

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367614545