Harnessing Biology to Deliver Therapeutic and Imaging Entities via Cell-Based Methods.
Chemistry
; 24(35): 8717-8726, 2018 Jun 21.
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ABSTRACT
The accumulation of therapeutic and imaging agents at sites of interest is critical to their efficacy. Similarly, off-target effects (especially toxicity) are a major liability for these entities. For this reason, the use of delivery vehicles to improve the distribution characteristics of bio-active agents has become ubiquitous in the field. However, the majority of traditionally employed, cargo-bearing platforms rely on passive accumulation. Even in cases where "targeting" functionalities are used, the agents must first reach the site in order for the ligand-receptor interaction to occur. The next stage of vehicle development is the use of "recruited" entities, which respond to biological signals produced in the tissues to be targeted, resulting in improved specificities. Recently, many advances have been made in the utilization of cells as delivery agents. They are biocompatible, exhibit excellent circulation lifetimes and tissue penetration capabilities, and respond to chemotactic signals. In this Minireview, we will explore various cell types, modifications, and applications where cell-based delivery agents are used.
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Humans
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Chemistry
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QUIMICA
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2018
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Estados Unidos