Title:Recent Advances in Treatment of Lung Cancer: Nanoparticle-based Drug and siRNA Delivery Systems
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Author(s): Ayse Gencer, Ceren Duraloglu, Sena Ozbay, Turkmen T. Ciftci, Samiye Yabanoglu-Ciftci and Betul Arica*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara,Turkey
Keywords:
Lung cancer, drug delivery, gene delivery, nanotechnology, siRNA, lipid and polymer-based nanocarriers.
Abstract: Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in both men and women worldwide. Considering
the high mortality rate of lung cancer and inadequacy of conventional treatment methods such
as surgical resection, chemotherapy and radiotherapy; new treatment strategies are an emerging area of
interest. Nanoparticle-based drug and small interfering RNA delivery systems such as lipid, polymeric,
inorganic, micellar and dendrimer nanoparticles are designed to enhance the bioavailability, stability
and retention of anti-cancer drugs in the targeted regions of the lung. These nanoparticle-based delivery
systems increase the active ingredient half-life and targeting efficiency while reducing the required dose
of the drug. Hence, they have many advantages such as higher therapeutic efficacy and reducedside
effects and adverse events. Combinations of active ingredients, anti-cancer agents and small interfering
RNA can be formulated into nanoparticle-based delivery systems that can be administered by various
routes including inhalation and intravenous. In this review, the development of lipidic and polymeric
nanoparticle-based drug and small interfering RNA delivery systems used in the treatment of lung cancer
is discussed.