1.Nano drug delivery system based on natural cells and derivatives for ischemic stroke treatment.
Wei LV ; Yijiao LIU ; Shengnan LI ; Kewei REN ; Hufeng FANG ; Hua CHEN ; Hongliang XIN
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(16):1945-1960
Ischemic stroke (IS) ranks as a leading cause of death and disability globally. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) poses significant challenges for effective drug delivery to brain tissues. Recent decades have seen the development of targeted nanomedicine and biomimetic technologies, sparking substantial interest in biomimetic drug delivery systems for treating IS. These systems are devised by utilizing or replicating natural cells and their derivatives, offering promising new pathways for detection and transport across the BBB. Their multifunctionality and high biocompatibility make them effective treatment options for IS. In addition, the incorporation of engineering techniques has provided these biomimetic drug delivery systems with active targeting capabilities, enhancing the accumulation of therapeutic agents in ischemic tissues and specific cell types. This improvement boosts drug transport and therapeutic efficacy. However, it is crucial to thoroughly understand the advantages and limitations of various engineering strategies employed in constructing biomimetic delivery systems. Selecting appropriate construction methods based on the characteristics of the disease is vital to achieving optimal treatment outcomes. This review summarizes recent advancements in three types of engineered biomimetic drug delivery systems, developed from natural cells and their derivatives, for treating IS. It also discusses their effectiveness in application and potential challenges in future clinical translation.
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2.Rapid health technology assessment of linaclotide in the treatment of constipated irritable bowel syndrome
Yujing LENG ; Hufeng FANG ; Hao YANG ; Dan SU
China Pharmacy 2023;34(18):2263-2268
OBJECTIVE To comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness, safety and economics of linaclotide in the treatment of constipated irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C), and to provide the evidence-based basis for clinical application. METHODS Rapid health technology assessment method was adopted; PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang data, VIP database, SinoMed, and related HTA websites were searched. Systematic review/meta-analysis, HTA reports and pharmacoeconomic research about linaclotide were collected. After literature screening, data extraction and quality evaluation, descriptive analysis was used to classify and summarize the research results. RESULTS A total of 11 literature were included, involving 7 systematic reviews/meta-analyses and 4 pharmacoeconomic research. In terms of effectiveness, compared with placebo, linaclotide could achieve FDA specified endpoint and European Medicines Agency-recommended endpoint faster, significantly improved patients’ complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBM), abdominal pain, constipation and quality of life, and relieved patients’ global symptoms; compared with the indirect evidence of lubiprostone, plecanatide and tenapanor, the efficacy of linaclotide at the FDA specified endpoint, CSBM, abdominal pain relief, and global relief response were the best. In terms of safety, the incidence of overall adverse drug reactions, diarrhea and flatulence caused by linaclotide were significantly higher than placebo,but patients can tolerate them. In terms of economics, compared with traditional therapeutic drugs, linaclotide showed an economic advantage. CONCLUSIONS Linaclotide has advantages in efficacy, safety and economics in the treatment of IBS-C. It is an effective strategy for the treatment of IBS-C.

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