Nature-Inspired Stimuli-Responsive Polymers for Drug Delivery

Authors

  • M. Hrubý Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • S. K. Filippov Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • V. Felklová Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • P. Štěpánek Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague

Keywords:

stimuli-responsive polymers, pH-responsivity, redox responsivity, targeted delivery and controlled release

Abstract

The review introduces potential advantages and limitations of applications of stimuli-responsive polymers for delivery of drugs, radionuclides and genes. Special emphasis is put on pH- and redox-responsive systems. Virus-inspired systems combining pH-responsivity and reductive degradability are especially promising in the delivery of substances bioactive in the cells.

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Published

2015-07-15

How to Cite

Hrubý, M., Filippov, S. K., Felklová, V., & Štěpánek, P. (2015). Nature-Inspired Stimuli-Responsive Polymers for Drug Delivery. Chemické Listy, 109(7), 482–487. Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/339

Issue

Vol. 109 No. 7 (2015)

Section

Articles