Atherosclerosis(AS)has emerged as one of the prevalent arterial vascular diseases characterized by plaque and inflammation,primarily causing disability and mortality globally.Drug therapy remains the main treatment fo...Atherosclerosis(AS)has emerged as one of the prevalent arterial vascular diseases characterized by plaque and inflammation,primarily causing disability and mortality globally.Drug therapy remains the main treatment for AS.However,a series of obstacles hinder effective drug delivery.Nature,from natural micro-/nano-structural biological particles like natural cells and extracellular vesicles to the distinctions between the normal and pathological microenvironment,offers compelling solutions for efficient drug delivery.Nature-inspired nanocarriers of synthetic stimulus-responsive materials and natural components,such as lipids,proteins and membrane structures,have emerged as promising candidates for fulfilling drug delivery needs.These nanocarriers offer several advantages,including prolonged blood circulation,targeted plaque delivery,targeted specific cells delivery and controlled drug release at the action site.In this review,we discuss the nature-inspired nanocarriers which leverage the natural properties of cells or the microenvironment to improve atherosclerotic drug therapy.Finally,we provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities of applying these innovative nature-inspired nanocarriers.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC 32071323 and 32271410)Program for Innovative Research Team in Science and Technology in Fujian Province University,Scientific Research Funds of Huaqiao University(22BS125).
文摘Atherosclerosis(AS)has emerged as one of the prevalent arterial vascular diseases characterized by plaque and inflammation,primarily causing disability and mortality globally.Drug therapy remains the main treatment for AS.However,a series of obstacles hinder effective drug delivery.Nature,from natural micro-/nano-structural biological particles like natural cells and extracellular vesicles to the distinctions between the normal and pathological microenvironment,offers compelling solutions for efficient drug delivery.Nature-inspired nanocarriers of synthetic stimulus-responsive materials and natural components,such as lipids,proteins and membrane structures,have emerged as promising candidates for fulfilling drug delivery needs.These nanocarriers offer several advantages,including prolonged blood circulation,targeted plaque delivery,targeted specific cells delivery and controlled drug release at the action site.In this review,we discuss the nature-inspired nanocarriers which leverage the natural properties of cells or the microenvironment to improve atherosclerotic drug therapy.Finally,we provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities of applying these innovative nature-inspired nanocarriers.
