Advances in applications of molecular dynamics simulation techniques to the research of self-assembled nano-drug delivery systems
10.16438/j.0513-4870.2022-0667
- VernacularTitle:分子动力学模拟技术在自组装纳米递药系统研究中的应用进展
- Author:
Wei-feng ZHU
1
;
Zhi-wei ZHOU
1
;
Wen-liang KUANG
1
;
Quan DING
1
;
Ji-wen ZHANG
2
;
Wen-ting WU
1
Author Information
1. Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
2. Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China; Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
self-assembled nano-drug delivery system;
molecular dynamics simulation;
microscopic information;
performance prediction;
formulation prediction
- From:
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica
2023;58(1):118-126
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Molecular dynamics simulation technology relies on Newtonian mechanics to simulate the motion of molecular system of the real system by computer simulation. It has been used in the research of self-assembly processes illustration and macroscopic performance prediction of self-assembly nano-drug delivery systems (NDDS) in recent years, which contributes to the facilitation and accurate design of preparations. In this review, the definitions, catalogues, and the modules of molecular dynamics simulation techniques are introduced, and the current status of their applications are summarized in the acquisition and analysis of microscale information, such as particle size, morphology, the formation of microdomains, and molecule distribution of the self-assembly NDDS and the prediction of their macroscale performances, including stability, drug loading capacity, drug release kinetics and transmembrane properties. Moreover, the existing applications of the molecular dynamic simulation technology in the formulation prediction of self-assembled NDDS were also summarized. It is expected that the new strategies will promote the prediction of NDDS formulation and lay a theoretical foundation for an appropriate approach in NDDS studies and a reference for the wider application of molecular dynamics simulation technology in pharmaceutics.
